Arpège vs Sinan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sinan takes 4 of 7 categories.
ArpègeChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
SinanChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Arpège3/7
Sinan4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sinan
- Community sentiment
- Sinan
- Longevity
- Arpège
- Sillage & projection
- Sinan
- Value for money
- Arpège
- Versatility
- Sinan
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Arpège
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArpègeLanvinSinanJean-Marc SinanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.49/ 5 · 132 votes
Have 44%Had 18%Want 38%
Category winnerSinanRating 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
63%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
132 votes
Category winnerSinanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArpège
SillageSinan
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%
woody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
rose77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic
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
Top
CorianderBrazilian RosewoodAldehydesGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
RoseCarnationGeraniumIrisJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossPatchouliIncenseVetiverAmberMusk
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 seasonSpring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring58
Summer48
Fall100
Winter75
Day89
Night100
Category winnerSinanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,096
PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher
Launched—
Reviews208
Overall rank#4,660
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews22
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 →Jean-Marc Sinan Sinan opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, coriander, and bitter bergamot, cutting quickly into a dense, moody botanical greenness. As the initial flash cools down, dark rose, spicy carnation, and earthy geranium emerge alongside a faint, soapy iris touch. The fragrance settles into an unapologetical…
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 Sinan?
Sinan takes 4 of 7 categories. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Sinan is rated 4.49/5 from 132 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sinan 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 Sinan?
They last about the same: Arpège 73/100, Sinan 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Arpège or Sinan?
Sinan projects furthest (Sinan 68/100, Arpège 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arpège and Sinan 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 Sinan better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sinan is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Sinan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arpège and Sinan?
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. Sinan has top notes of Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Geranium and Iris, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Incense and Vetiver.
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