Fragrance comparison

Arve vs Lapidus Pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,524 ratings analysed

Arve

4.4048 votes

Rank #9,599 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lapidus Pour Homme

Ted Lapidus

3.913,476 votes

Rank #210 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Arve
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lapidus Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Arve1/5

Lapidus Pour Homme4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArveArve

Lapidus Pour HommeTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

3.91/ 5 · 3,476 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

41%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

3,028 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLapidus Pour Homme

SillageLapidus Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value88

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

green61%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

honey69%

balsamic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

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

PineappleLavenderArtemisiaJuniper BerriesBasilLemonBergamot

Heart

HoneyIncensePine TreeRoseBrazilian RosewoodJasmineCarawayOrris Root

Base

TobaccoPatchouliOakmossMuskAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesPine Tree, Artemisia, Lavender and Cedar. 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

Spring42

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,599

PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#210

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews378

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeHigher 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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Ted Lapidus Lapidus Pour Homme is a powerhouse scent from 1987 that dominates with heavy honey, dirty patchouli, and sweet pineapple. Built for cold weather and evening wear, it remains a polarizing option for enthusiasts seeking a strong vintage profile rather than clean modern transparency.

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, Arve or Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Arve is rated 4.40/5 from 48 votes; Lapidus Pour Homme is rated 3.91/5 from 3,476 votes. Choose Arve for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lapidus Pour Homme for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Arve or Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme lasts longest (Lapidus Pour Homme 85/100, Arve 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arve or Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme projects furthest (Lapidus Pour Homme 79/100, Arve 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arve and Lapidus Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Artemisia, Lavender and Cedar.

Is Arve or Lapidus Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Arve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arve and Lapidus Pour Homme?

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. Lapidus Pour Homme has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Artemisia and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Honey, Incense, Pine Tree and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk.