Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 5 Parfum vs Arpège

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 18,033 ratings analysed

Chanel No 5 Parfum

Chanel

3.6813,441 votes

Rank #31,349 PowderyWoody

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73%scent match

Closely related

6 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 6 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 5 Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Chanel No 5 Parfum1/7

Arpège6/7

Ratings & consensus: Arpège
Community sentiment: Arpège
Longevity: Chanel No 5 Parfum
Sillage & projection: Arpège
Value for money: Arpège
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

Chanel No 5 ParfumChanel

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 13,441 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerArpègeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

31%Dislike

2%Hate

13,441 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 5 Parfum

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value73

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

iris77%

fresh69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both woody, powdery and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12 hrs

CivetMuskSandalwoodAmberMossVanillaVetiverPatchouli

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 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArpègeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

Date 42%Work 24%Casual 18%Party 16%

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,349

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 Parfum is the original, ultra-concentrated pure perfume extract created in 1921. It opens with an unmistakable burst of sparkling aldehydes, bright lemon, and sunny ylang-ylang. The initial sharpness softens within minutes. A velvety heart of powdery iris, rich Grasse jasmine, and May rose rises to take ov…

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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 Parfum or Arpège?

Arpège takes 6 of 7 categories. Chanel No 5 Parfum is rated 3.68/5 from 13,441 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Parfum for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 5 Parfum or Arpège?

They last about the same: Chanel No 5 Parfum 75/100, Arpège 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 5 Parfum or Arpège?

Projection is very close: Arpège 65/100, Chanel No 5 Parfum 64/100 for sillage.

Do Chanel No 5 Parfum and Arpège smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Bergamot.

Is Chanel No 5 Parfum or Arpège better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chanel No 5 Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel No 5 Parfum is the stronger pick. Chanel No 5 Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel No 5 Parfum and Arpège?

Chanel No 5 Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Civet, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.