Casmir vs Arpège
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Arpège takes 5 of 7 categories.
CasmirChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
ArpègeChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Casmir2/7
Arpège5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Casmir
- Community sentiment
- Arpège
- Longevity
- Arpège
- Sillage & projection
- Arpège
- Value for money
- Casmir
- Versatility
- Arpège
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Arpège
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CasmirChopardArpègeLanvinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 7,304 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerCasmirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
7,304 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
Category winners
LongevityArpège
SillageArpège
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCasmirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
powdery91%
fruity83%
sweet74%
woody65%
amber56%
white floral100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PeachCoconutMangoFruitsBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
GeraniumJasmineFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaAmberSandalwoodMuskPatchouliWoodsy Notes
Top
AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia
Base
SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Casmir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring24
Summer18
Fall0
Winter100
Day96
Night100
Spring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerArpègeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,471
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched1992
Reviews209
Overall rank#1,096
PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher
Launched—
Reviews208
Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDo not rush this opening. Chopard Casmir explodes with sweet canned peach, thick coconut flesh, and golden mango syrup before revealing its true character. The initial alcohol lift carries a syrupy weight that might startle modern perfume wearers accustomed to airy florals. Give it twenty minutes. As the bright fruit …
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 …
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, Casmir or Arpège?
Arpège takes 5 of 7 categories. Casmir is rated 3.88/5 from 7,304 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Casmir for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Casmir or Arpège?
Arpège lasts longest (Arpège 73/100, Casmir 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Casmir or Arpège?
Arpège projects furthest (Arpège 65/100, Casmir 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Casmir and Arpège smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine.
Is Casmir or Arpège better for summer or winter?
For summer, Casmir is the stronger pick. For winter, Casmir is the stronger pick. Casmir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Casmir and Arpège?
Casmir has top notes of Peach, Coconut, Mango and Fruits, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Floral Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood 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.
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