Fragrance comparison

Arve vs Seducteur

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 115 ratings analysed

3 wins

Arve

4.4048 votes

Rank #9,599 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Seducteur

M. Micallef

3.9567 votes

Rank #11,816 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arve takes 3 of 5 categories.

Arve
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Seducteur
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Arve3/5

Seducteur2/5

Ratings & consensus: Arve
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Seducteur
Sillage & projection: Seducteur
Value for money: Arve
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

SeducteurM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

3.95/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 59%

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

64%Love

7%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySeducteur

SillageSeducteur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value55

Category winnerArveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

green61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

herbal70%

mossy60%

earthy50%

Scent match46%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

ArtemisiaRosemaryMintBergamot

Heart

ThymeNutmegPatchouliCinnamon

Base

Pine TreeOakmossLeather

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

Spring29

Summer0

Fall57

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men92

Unisex0

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,599

PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#11,816

PerfumerGeoffrey Nejman, Jean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews18

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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Seducteur by M. Micallef is an aromatic fougere that balances herbal sharpness with grounded woods. It opens with a bracing splash of mint and rosemary before settling into a warm, spicy heart of thyme and nutmeg. The base leans into a distinct pine and leather profile, making it a rugged choice for autumn days outdoo…

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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 Seducteur?

Arve takes 3 of 5 categories. Arve is rated 4.40/5 from 48 votes; Seducteur is rated 3.95/5 from 67 votes. Choose Arve for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Seducteur for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arve or Seducteur?

They last about the same: Seducteur 80/100, Arve 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arve or Seducteur?

Seducteur projects furthest (Seducteur 68/100, Arve 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arve and Seducteur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Artemisia, Nutmeg and Oakmoss.

Is Arve or Seducteur better for summer or winter?

Arve suits daytime wear; Seducteur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arve and Seducteur?

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. Seducteur has top notes of Artemisia, Rosemary, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Pine Tree, Oakmoss and Leather.