Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette vs Arpège

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 10,414 ratings analysed

Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette

Chanel

4.025,822 votes

Rank #28,769 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,061 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arpège takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette3/7

Arpège4/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment: Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette
Longevity: Arpège
Sillage & projection: Arpège
Value for money: Arpège
Versatility: Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arpège

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel No 5 Eau de ToiletteChanel

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 5,822 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

5,822 votes

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityArpège

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value73

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

iris69%

earthy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, aldehydic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-8 hrs

CivettaMuskSandalwoodoak mossVetiverAmberVanillePatchouli

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex25

Women74

Work 40%Casual 30%Date 20%Party 10%

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,769

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,061

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette offers an airy, sparkling interpretation of the world's most famous scent profile. It pops open with a bright blast of fizzy aldehydes, tart amalfi lemon, and sweet ylang-ylang petals. The alcohol lift gives off a brisk champagne sparkle that feels noticeably lighter than the dense Eau de P…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette or Arpège?

Arpège takes 4 of 7 categories. Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette is rated 4.02/5 from 5,822 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette or Arpège?

Arpège lasts longest (Arpège 73/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette or Arpège?

Arpège projects furthest (Arpège 65/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette and Arpège smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aldehydic and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Bergamot.

Is Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette or Arpège better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette and Arpège?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Civetta, Musk, Sandalwood and oak moss. 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.