Arpège vs La Diva
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Arpège takes 4 of 5 categories.
ArpègeChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
La DivaChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Arpège4/5
La Diva1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Arpège
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Diva
- Sillage & projection
- Arpège
- Value for money
- Arpège
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Arpège
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArpègeLanvinLa DivaDifferent EgoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
2.58/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%
Category winnerArpègeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
4,581 votes
8%Love
17%Like
25%Ok
25%Dislike
25%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Diva
SillageArpège
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArpègeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
musky91%
soft spicy83%
rose74%
woody65%
powdery56%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia
Base
SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli
Top30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperNeroliIris
Heart2 to 4 hours
Moroccan RoseJasmineMyrrh
Base8 to 12 hours
AmberPrecious WoodsMuskVanillaBenzoinFrankincense
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Jasmine, Iris and Amber. Durations are only published for La Diva, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,084
PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher
Launched—
Reviews208
Overall rank#69,575
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The scent reveals layers of jasmine, iris, and sandalwood, making it a sophisticated choice for formal evening events or crisp autumn days when you want …
Reviews →La Diva by Different Ego arrives as a bold resinous floral designed around contrasting textures. The opening pairs brisk pink pepper and neroli with a dry, powdery iris note that immediately sets an elegant tone. As the initial brightness settles, Moroccan rose and jasmine swell into focus, anchored by the smoky, bals…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Arpège or La Diva?
Arpège takes 4 of 5 categories. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; La Diva is rated 2.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose La Diva for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Arpège or La Diva?
La Diva lasts longest (La Diva 100/100, Arpège 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arpège or La Diva?
Projection is very close: Arpège 65/100, La Diva 63/100 for sillage.
Do Arpège and La Diva smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Neroli, Jasmine, Iris and Amber.
Is Arpège or La Diva better for summer or winter?
La Diva suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arpège and La Diva?
Arpège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk. La Diva has top notes of Pink Pepper, Neroli and Iris, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Jasmine and Myrrh, a base of Amber, Precious Woods, Musk and Vanilla.
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