Fragrance comparison

Arpège vs Urano

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 4,604 ratings analysed

4 wins

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,063 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Urano

Manuel Attardi

3.9212 votes

Rank #52,778 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arpège takes 4 of 5 categories.

Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Urano
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arpège4/5

Urano1/5

Ratings & consensus: Arpège
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Urano
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

ArpègeLanvin

UranoManuel Attardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

Category winnerArpègeRating 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

50%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityUrano

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value50

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

fresh92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

iris61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and fresh

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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliAldehydesPimentoChamomileSclarene

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisGeosminJasmineMimosaParamelaRose Oxide

Base6-8+ hrs

DriftwoodCypriol OilAmbergrisFrankincenseMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Neroli, Jasmine and Iris. Durations are only published for Urano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer20

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Men9

Unisex45

Women45

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,063

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#52,778

PerfumerManuel Attardi

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Urano by Manuel Attardi smells like an impending thunderstorm rolling across a coastal cliff. The opening hits with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and an electric hum of sclarene that feels like charged air before a summer cloudburst. Give it ten minutes. The scent softens into damp earth and petrichor from geosmin, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arpège or Urano?

Arpège takes 4 of 5 categories. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Urano is rated 3.92/5 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 Urano for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arpège or Urano?

Urano lasts longest (Urano 80/100, Arpège 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arpège or Urano?

Arpège projects furthest (Arpège 65/100, Urano 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arpège and Urano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Jasmine and Iris.

Is Arpège or Urano better for summer or winter?

Urano suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arpège and Urano?

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. Urano has top notes of Neroli, Aldehydes, Pimento and Chamomile, heart notes of Iris, Geosmin, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Driftwood, Cypriol Oil, Ambergris and Frankincense.