Fragrance comparison

Arrogance Passion vs True Passion L'Eau

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Arrogance Passion

Arrogance · 2019

3.7423 votes

Rank #28,165 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

True Passion L'Eau

Mary Kay

4.3523 votes

Rank #25,603 PowderyMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

True Passion L'Eau takes 3 of 5 categories.

Arrogance Passion
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
True Passion L'Eau
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arrogance Passion2/5

True Passion L'Eau3/5

Ratings & consensus: True Passion L'Eau
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Arrogance Passion
Sillage & projection: Arrogance Passion
Value for money: True Passion L'Eau
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: True Passion L'Eau

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arrogance PassionArrogance

True Passion L'EauMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 51%

4.35/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 57%Had 18%Want 25%

Category winnerTrue Passion L'EauRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

48%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityArrogance Passion

SillageArrogance Passion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTrue Passion L'EauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

amber77%

powdery69%

tuberose61%

powdery100%

musky92%

fruity84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

JasmineMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

CuminTuberoseHeliotrope

Base

AmberCashmere WoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

Red FruitsMandarin OrangeSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmineCashmere WoodCoffee

Base5-8 hrs

MuskAmberVanillaCoumarin

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope and Amber. Durations are only published for True Passion L'Eau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter70

Day71

Night100

Spring92

Summer33

Fall100

Winter92

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 33%Work 31%Date 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews3

Overall rank#25,603

PerfumerHernan Fígoli

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerTrue Passion L'EauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arrogance Passion pairs sharp mandarin orange with thick jasmine before revealing a savory edge on skin. Orange blossom dominates early, while tuberose and a dusty dose of cumin create a warm, slightly animalic heart. It settles into smooth cashmere wood and dry cedar, fitting cool autumn evenings and dim-lit dinners.

Reviews →

Mary Kay True Passion L'Eau delivers a comforting mix of tart berries and pillowy musk. The first spray releases a bright flash of Sicilian bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, quickly softened by red fruits. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite steps back. A gentle heart of powdery heliotrope and white jasmine emer…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arrogance Passion or True Passion L'Eau?

True Passion L'Eau takes 3 of 5 categories. Arrogance Passion is rated 3.74/5 from 23 votes; True Passion L'Eau is rated 4.35/5 from 23 votes. Choose Arrogance Passion for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose True Passion L'Eau for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arrogance Passion or True Passion L'Eau?

Arrogance Passion lasts longest (Arrogance Passion 66/100, True Passion L'Eau 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arrogance Passion or True Passion L'Eau?

Arrogance Passion projects furthest (Arrogance Passion 72/100, True Passion L'Eau 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arrogance Passion and True Passion L'Eau smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope and Amber.

Is Arrogance Passion or True Passion L'Eau better for summer or winter?

Arrogance Passion suits evening wear; True Passion L'Eau suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arrogance Passion and True Passion L'Eau?

Arrogance Passion has top notes of Jasmine, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cumin, Tuberose and Heliotrope, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood and Cedar. True Passion L'Eau has top notes of Red Fruits, Mandarin Orange and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine, Cashmere Wood and Coffee, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Coumarin.