Fragrance comparison

Behind the Curtain vs Romantic by Jeanne Arthes

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Behind the Curtain

House of Matriarch

3.3611 votes

Rank #61,231 FruitySweet

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Romantic by Jeanne Arthes

Jeanne Arthes

3.9626 votes

Rank #41,204 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Behind the Curtain takes 3 of 5 categories.

Behind the Curtain
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.
Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Behind the Curtain3/5

Romantic by Jeanne Arthes2/5

Ratings & consensus: Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Behind the Curtain
Sillage & projection: Behind the Curtain
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Behind the Curtain
Fragranxe ranking: Romantic by Jeanne Arthes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Behind the CurtainHouse of Matriarch

Romantic by Jeanne ArthesJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 77%

3.96/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%

Category winnerRomantic by Jeanne ArthesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

31%Love

46%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBehind the Curtain

SillageBehind the Curtain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

leather77%

oud69%

animalic61%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

RaspberryBlack CurrantBlack ElderHoneysuckle

Heart3-4 hrs

LeatherLitchiCassiaPeonyWhite AmberYlang-YlangExotic Woods

Base8-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskOrris RootPowdery NotesVanillaPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldBlack CurrantPlumRaspberryBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderGingerOrange BlossomOrris RootJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodOakmossLabdanumPatchouliMuskVanillaCedarAmber

Category winnerBehind the CurtainLongest dry-down: 8-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day41

Night100

Spring25

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 40%Party 34%Casual 17%Work 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,231

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRomantic by Jeanne ArthesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Matriarch Behind the Curtain is a dark, complex blend of tart fruit, worn leather, and resinous wood. The opening hits fast with sour black currant, sweet raspberry, and black elder. Within minutes, a dense jacket leather note pulls the sweetness into moody territory. Powdery orris root, agarwood oud, and dar…

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Romantic by Jeanne Arthes brings an old-school charm that feels like a cozy fall afternoon wrapped in a soft knit sweater. The scent opens with tangy black currant, ripe plum, and bright marigold, creating an immediate burst of spiced fruitiness. As it settles, creamy jasmine, ylang-ylang, and warm ginger blend with a…

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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, Behind the Curtain or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Behind the Curtain takes 3 of 5 categories. Behind the Curtain is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes; Romantic by Jeanne Arthes is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose Behind the Curtain for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Choose Romantic by Jeanne Arthes for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Behind the Curtain or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Behind the Curtain lasts longest (Behind the Curtain 60/100, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Behind the Curtain or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Behind the Curtain projects furthest (Behind the Curtain 55/100, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Behind the Curtain and Romantic by Jeanne Arthes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root.

Is Behind the Curtain or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes better for summer or winter?

Behind the Curtain suits evening wear; Romantic by Jeanne Arthes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Behind the Curtain and Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Behind the Curtain has top notes of Raspberry, Black Currant, Black Elder and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Leather, Litchi, Cassia and Peony, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk, Orris Root and Powdery Notes. Romantic by Jeanne Arthes has top notes of Marigold, Black Currant, Plum and Raspberry, heart notes of Coriander, Ginger, Orange Blossom and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Patchouli.