Colette vs Arome Arthes
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Arome Arthes takes 4 of 7 categories.
ColetteChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Arome ArthesChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Colette3/7
Arome Arthes4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Colette
- Community sentiment
- Colette
- Longevity
- Arome Arthes
- Sillage & projection
- Arome Arthes
- Value for money
- Arome Arthes
- Versatility
- Arome Arthes
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Colette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ColetteToccaArome ArthesJeanne ArthesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 1,432 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
3.84/ 5 · 401 votes
Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%
Category winnerColetteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
42%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
1,432 votes
24%Love
55%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
401 votes
Category winnerColetteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArome Arthes
SillageArome Arthes
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArome ArthesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
vanilla69%
amber61%
white floral100%
fruity90%
tuberose80%
powdery70%
vanilla60%
sweet50%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Amalfi LemonBergamotJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange
Heart
VioletPink PepperJasmineCyclamen
Base
VanilleSandalwoodMuskAmberVirginia CedarIncensePine needles
Top15-30 mins
PlumPeachMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
TuberoseArum LilyJasmineCinnamonVioletGingerLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanilleSandalwoodAmberVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Arome Arthes, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Spring54
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night72
Category winnerArome ArthesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,667
PerfumerIrina Burlakova
Launched—
Reviews201
Overall rank#27,791
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerColetteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotColette opens with a bright, fizzy burst of Amalfi lemon and aromatic juniper berries. It feels like a cool breeze on a sunny spring morning. As the scent settles, a soft violet and powdery iris-like texture takes over, blending with a creamy base of vanilla and warm sandalwood. This is a skin scent that sits close to…
Reviews →Arome Arthes by Jeanne Arthes delivers a lush, sunny burst of ripe stone fruits and velvety florals that feels like an affectionate nod to classic French perfumery. The scent opens with sweet golden peach, dark stewed plum, and a zesty twist of mandarin orange that immediately grabs your attention without feeling shar…
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, Colette or Arome Arthes?
Arome Arthes takes 4 of 7 categories. Colette is rated 4.18/5 from 1,432 votes; Arome Arthes is rated 3.84/5 from 401 votes. Choose Colette for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Arome Arthes for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Colette or Arome Arthes?
Arome Arthes lasts longest (Arome Arthes 69/100, Colette 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Colette or Arome Arthes?
Arome Arthes projects furthest (Arome Arthes 65/100, Colette 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Colette and Arome Arthes smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Jasmine.
Is Colette or Arome Arthes better for summer or winter?
For summer, Colette is the stronger pick. For winter, Arome Arthes is the stronger pick. Arome Arthes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Colette and Arome Arthes?
Colette has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Arome Arthes has top notes of Plum, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Arum Lily, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and Virginia Cedar.
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