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Arpège vs Phul - Nana

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

Updated 4,820 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phul - Nana takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Arpège

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

  • Phul - Nana

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Arpège2/7
Phul - Nana5/7
Ratings & consensus
Phul - Nana
Community sentiment
Phul - Nana
Longevity
Phul - Nana
Sillage & projection
Phul - Nana
Value for money
Arpège
Versatility
Phul - Nana
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Arpège

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ArpègeLanvin
Phul - NanaGrossmith
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.46/ 5 · 228 votes
Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%
Category winnerPhul - NanaRating 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

63%Love
28%Like
1%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerPhul - NanaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevityPhul - Nana

SillagePhul - Nana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value73
¤ Price value21
Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
NeroliBergamotOrange
Heart2 to 4 hours
GeraniumYlang-YlangTuberose
Base5 to 8 hours
OpoponaxBenzoinPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwoodCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium. Durations are only published for Phul - Nana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring84
Summer46
Fall100
Winter54
Day99
Night100
Category winnerPhul - NanaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex20
Women79
Men20
Unisex49
Women31
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,072

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#5,737

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews30

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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Phul - Nana by Grossmith is an oriental fougere that balances bright citrus with an opulent floral bouquet and a resinous woody base. It opens with brisk neroli, bergamot, and sweet orange, providing a sharp and refreshing introduction. Soon after, geranium adds a crisp aromatic edge, joined by rich ylang-ylang and cr…

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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 Phul - Nana?

Phul - Nana takes 5 of 7 categories. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Phul - Nana is rated 4.46/5 from 228 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Phul - Nana for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Arpège or Phul - Nana?

They last about the same: Phul - Nana 74/100, Arpège 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arpège or Phul - Nana?

Projection is very close: Phul - Nana 66/100, Arpège 65/100 for sillage.

Do Arpège and Phul - Nana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium.

Is Arpège or Phul - Nana better for summer or winter?

For summer, Phul - Nana is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Phul - Nana suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arpège and Phul - Nana?

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. Phul - Nana has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Opoponax, Benzoin, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.

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