Fragrance comparison

Arve vs Geoffrey

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

Arve

4.4048 votes

Rank #9,599 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Geoffrey

Schlossparfumerie

3.7517 votes

Rank #22,740 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Arve
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Geoffrey
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Arve2/4

Geoffrey2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArveArve

GeoffreySchlossparfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

3.75/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerArveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGeoffrey

SillageGeoffrey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

green61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

herbal69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pine TreeArtemisiaCeylon CinnamonLavender

Heart

Fig LeafCedarNutmegResins

Base

OakmossAmberSuedeCashmere Musk

Top

BergamotMintGalbanumArtemisiaRosemary

Heart

CinnamonNutmegPatchouliThyme

Base

OakmossPine TreeMuskLeather

InformationalShared notesPine Tree, Artemisia, Nutmeg and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,599

PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#22,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerArveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arve is a dry, forested woody scent built around stone pine, soft spice, moss, and suede. It opens green and aromatic, then settles into resin, cedar, and a smooth amber-musk base that feels calm rather than loud. It suits wearers who enjoy pine-forward fragrances with an earthy, slightly powdery finish. The overall c…

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Geoffrey by Schlossparfumerie is an aromatic and woody scent for men that highlights green, fresh spicy notes. It opens with a crisp blend of mint, bergamot, and galbanum, settling into a grounded base of oakmoss and leather. This is an ideal fragrance for crisp autumn days when you want a classic, outdoorsy feel that…

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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, Arve or Geoffrey?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Arve is rated 4.40/5 from 48 votes; Geoffrey is rated 3.75/5 from 17 votes. Choose Arve for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Geoffrey for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Arve or Geoffrey?

Geoffrey lasts longest (Geoffrey 81/100, Arve 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arve or Geoffrey?

Geoffrey projects furthest (Geoffrey 77/100, Arve 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arve and Geoffrey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Artemisia, Nutmeg and Oakmoss.

Is Arve or Geoffrey better for summer or winter?

Arve suits daytime wear; Geoffrey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arve and Geoffrey?

Arve has top notes of Pine Tree, Artemisia, Ceylon Cinnamon and Lavender, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Cedar, Nutmeg and Resins, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Suede and Cashmere Musk. Geoffrey has top notes of Bergamot, Mint, Galbanum and Artemisia, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Pine Tree, Musk and Leather.