Fragrance comparison

Arpège vs Venus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4,618 ratings analysed

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,096 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Venus

Vicky Tiel

3.9226 votes

Rank #37,483 PowderyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Venus takes 4 of 6 categories.

Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Venus
Choose it for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Arpège2/6

Venus4/6

Ratings & consensus: Arpège
Community sentiment: Venus
Longevity: Venus
Sillage & projection: Venus
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Venus
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arpège

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArpègeLanvin

VenusVicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 21%Had 12%Want 67%

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

31%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerVenusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVenus

SillageVenus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

warm spicy77%

yellow floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery 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

Top

AldehydesCitruses

Heart

IrisYlang-YlangMimosaViolet LeafSpicesBasilNutmegClove

Base

VanilleWoodsy NotesAmberBenzoinHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Amber. 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–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter75

Day30

Night100

Category winnerVenusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#37,483

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Vicky Tiel Venus offers a heavy dose of classic floral aldehydes mixed with bright citruses. It soon transitions into a rich, powdery heart of ylang ylang, mimosa, and iris, resting on a base of warm vanilla, benzoin, and heliotrope. It fits women who prefer vintage, bold, clean soapy profiles with a dense woody base.

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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 Venus?

Venus takes 4 of 6 categories. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Venus is rated 3.92/5 from 26 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Venus for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arpège or Venus?

Venus lasts longest (Venus 91/100, Arpège 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arpège or Venus?

Venus projects furthest (Venus 70/100, Arpège 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arpège and Venus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Amber.

Is Arpège or Venus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Arpège and Venus?

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. Venus has top notes of Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa and Violet Leaf, a base of Vanille, Woodsy Notes, Amber and Benzoin.