Fragrance comparison

Eau Ambrée vs Arpège

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 4,663 ratings analysed

Eau Ambrée

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.9771 votes

Rank #16,855 AmberCitrus

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18%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,053 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arpège takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau Ambrée
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Eau Ambrée2/7

Arpège5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau AmbréeChabaud Maison de Parfum

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 34%Had 15%Want 51%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerEau AmbréeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

71 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityArpège

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value73

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

iris84%

leather77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonNeroli

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisRose

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberBenzoin

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Iris and Rose. Durations are only published for Eau Ambrée, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer54

Fall100

Winter42

Day100

Night53

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau AmbréeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex36

Women50

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 21%Party 8%

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#1,053

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chabaud Eau Ambrée delivers an uplifting interplay of bright Mediterranean citrus and soothing oriental warmth. The fragrance opens with a vibrant splash of tart Sicilian lemon, bitter bergamot, and sweet neroli petals that sparkle with refreshing clarity. As the initial zest settles, an elegant heart of powdery iris …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau Ambrée or Arpège?

Arpège takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau Ambrée is rated 3.97/5 from 71 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Eau Ambrée for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Eau Ambrée or Arpège?

Arpège lasts longest (Arpège 73/100, Eau Ambrée 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Ambrée or Arpège?

Arpège projects furthest (Arpège 65/100, Eau Ambrée 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Ambrée and Arpège smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Iris and Rose.

Is Eau Ambrée or Arpège better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau Ambrée is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Eau Ambrée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Ambrée and Arpège?

Eau Ambrée has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of Leather, Amber and Benzoin. 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.