Fragrance comparison

Cacophony vs Arpège

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 4,618 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cacophony

Parfums Vintage

4.1226 votes

Rank #20,874 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,083 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cacophony takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cacophony
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cacophony4/7

Arpège3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CacophonyParfums Vintage

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerCacophonyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

Category winnerArpègeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCacophony

SillageCacophony

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value73

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match15%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotNeroliBitter Orange

Heart3 to 5 hours

PatchouliRoseIrisJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

White ChocolateOlibanumBenzoinMuskVanilla

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Patchouli and Rose. Durations are only published for Cacophony, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCacophonyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,874

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,083

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cacophony by Parfums Vintage presents an assertive contrast between brisk citrus and rich, earthy sweetness. The fragrance opens with sharp bergamot, bitter orange, and neroli before revealing an intense core of earthy patchouli, powdery iris, rose, and jasmine. As it dries down, the scent settles into a sweet, resino…

Reviews →

Arpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The scent reveals layers of jasmine, iris, and sandalwood, making it a sophisticated choice for formal evening events or crisp autumn days when you want …

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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, Cacophony or Arpège?

Cacophony takes 4 of 7 categories. Cacophony is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Cacophony for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cacophony or Arpège?

They last about the same: Cacophony 74/100, Arpège 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cacophony or Arpège?

Cacophony projects furthest (Cacophony 73/100, Arpège 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cacophony and Arpège smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Patchouli and Rose.

Is Cacophony or Arpège better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cacophony is the stronger pick. For winter, Cacophony is the stronger pick. Cacophony suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cacophony and Arpège?

Cacophony has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose, Iris and Jasmine, a base of White Chocolate, Olibanum, Benzoin and Musk. Arpège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.