Fragrance comparison

Baci from far away vs L'Arrivee

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

3 wins

Baci from far away

Tonatto Profumi

4.3813 votes

Rank #30,319 PowderyAromatic

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32%scent match

Clearly different

L'Arrivee

House of Matriarch

3.8739 votes

Rank #40,882 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baci from far away takes 3 of 5 categories.

Baci from far away
Choose it for a powdery and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Arrivee
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Baci from far away3/5

L'Arrivee2/5

Ratings & consensus: Baci from far away
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Arrivee
Sillage & projection: L'Arrivee
Value for money: Baci from far away
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Baci from far away

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baci from far awayTonatto Profumi

L'ArriveeHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 14%Had 4%Want 82%

3.87/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

Category winnerBaci from far awayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

36%Love

38%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityL'Arrivee

SillageL'Arrivee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value44

Category winnerBaci from far awayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

yellow floral77%

green69%

floral61%

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

floral77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tomato LeafMimosaBergamot

Heart

Violet

Base

VanillaMuskHoneyPalisander RosewoodSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

JasmineMarigoldMimosaMagnoliaBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

OlibanumPalisander RosewoodBroomTiare FlowerNeroli

Base8-10 hrs

SandalwoodHoneyVanilla

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Bergamot, Vanilla and Honey. Durations are only published for L'Arrivee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring45

Summer45

Fall100

Winter18

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 33%Date 30%Work 25%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,319

PerfumerLaura Bosetti Tonatto

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#40,882

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBaci from far awayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baci from far away opens with a sharp, green prickle of tomato leaf, softened by the powdery warmth of mimosa. As it settles, a soft violet note emerges, bringing a light, floral texture that wears close to the skin. The base of honey and sandalwood grounds the blend, preventing it from becoming too sweet or airy. It …

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House of Matriarch L'Arrivee opens with an immediate burst of natural jasmine, bright bergamot, and bitter marigold. It feels sunny yet grounding from the first spray. As the citrus sparkle recedes, sweet mimosa and waxy magnolia soften the floral edges. The fragrance does not turn soapy or sharp. Instead, it sinks in…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Baci from far away or L'Arrivee?

Baci from far away takes 3 of 5 categories. Baci from far away is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes; L'Arrivee is rated 3.87/5 from 39 votes. Choose Baci from far away for a powdery and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Arrivee for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baci from far away or L'Arrivee?

L'Arrivee lasts longest (L'Arrivee 63/100, Baci from far away 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baci from far away or L'Arrivee?

L'Arrivee projects furthest (L'Arrivee 55/100, Baci from far away 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baci from far away and L'Arrivee smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Bergamot, Vanilla and Honey.

Is Baci from far away or L'Arrivee better for summer or winter?

Baci from far away suits daytime wear; L'Arrivee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baci from far away and L'Arrivee?

Baci from far away has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mimosa and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Honey and Palisander Rosewood. L'Arrivee has top notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Mimosa and Magnolia, heart notes of Olibanum, Palisander Rosewood, Broom and Tiare Flower, a base of Sandalwood, Honey and Vanilla.