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Arpège vs Lune

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 4,638 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lune takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Arpège

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Lune

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arpège3/7
Lune4/7
Ratings & consensus
Lune
Community sentiment
Lune
Longevity
Arpège
Sillage & projection
Lune
Value for money
Arpège
Versatility
Lune
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Arpège

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
ArpègeLanvin
LuneJean-Marc Sinan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.46/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%
Category winnerLuneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate

4,581 votes

57%Love
37%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerLuneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevityArpège

SillageLune

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value73
¤ Price value46
Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
mossy77%
rose69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia
Base
SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli
Top
AldehydesCorianderBergamotBrazilian RosewoodGreen Notes
Heart
RoseJasmineCardamomYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyIrisGeranium
Base
oak mossPatchouliVetiverAmberMuskFrench labdanum
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Bergamot and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring58
Summer32
Fall100
Winter63
Day88
Night100
Category winnerLuneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex20
Women79
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,096

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#11,478

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arpège 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 …

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Lune opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and citrusy bergamot, rapidly giving way to a green, aromatic coriander kick. As it settles on skin, a classic floral heart of dusky rose, powdery iris, and sweet ylang-ylang emerges, backed by woody rosewood. The dry-down turns deeply earthy and resinous, anchored by h…

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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 Lune?

Lune takes 4 of 7 categories. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Lune is rated 4.46/5 from 46 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Lune for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arpège or Lune?

Arpège lasts longest (Arpège 73/100, Lune 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arpège or Lune?

Lune projects furthest (Lune 75/100, Arpège 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arpège and Lune smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Arpège or Lune better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lune is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Lune suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arpège and Lune?

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. Lune has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Cardamom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.

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