Fragrance comparison

Eau de L'arc Herbelle vs A Perfect Man

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Eau de L'arc Herbelle

Natura

4.508 votes

Rank #41,648 FreshFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

A Perfect Man

Lise London

4.176 votes

Rank #49,588 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Perfect Man takes 2 of 3 categories.

Eau de L'arc Herbelle
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A Perfect Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Eau de L'arc Herbelle1/3

A Perfect Man2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A Perfect Man
Sillage & projection: A Perfect Man
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de L'arc Herbelle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de L'arc HerbelleNatura

A Perfect ManLise London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 3%Had 72%Want 26%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityA Perfect Man

SillageA Perfect Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

floral92%

amber84%

green77%

musky69%

woody61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

lavender58%

floral44%

green30%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

MintWildflowersLavender

Base

MuskAmberWoodsy Notes

Top

BergamotCitrusesTangerine

Heart

LavenderMintFloral Notes

Base

VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Mint, Lavender and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de L'arc HerbelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A fresh floral with a distinctly green, aromatic lift, Eau de L'arc Herbelle opens on citrus and quickly moves into mint, lavender, and soft wildflowers. The base adds musk, amber, and light woods, giving it a clean vintage feel rather than a dense or sugary one. It looks best suited to spring and warm daytime wear, e…

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A Perfect Man by Lise London opens with a burst of Bergamot, bright Citruses, and juicy Tangerine. This initial citrus sparkle feels energetic and crisp, perfect for a sunny spring morning when you need an immediate boost. As the bright top notes begin to settle, a heart of Lavender, cool Mint, and subtle Floral Notes…

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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 de L'arc Herbelle or A Perfect Man?

A Perfect Man takes 2 of 3 categories. Eau de L'arc Herbelle is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes; A Perfect Man is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Eau de L'arc Herbelle for a fresh and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose A Perfect Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de L'arc Herbelle or A Perfect Man?

A Perfect Man lasts longest (A Perfect Man 93/100, Eau de L'arc Herbelle 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de L'arc Herbelle or A Perfect Man?

A Perfect Man projects furthest (A Perfect Man 58/100, Eau de L'arc Herbelle 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de L'arc Herbelle and A Perfect Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and green accords. Common notes include Citruses, Mint, Lavender and Amber.

Is Eau de L'arc Herbelle or A Perfect Man better for summer or winter?

Eau de L'arc Herbelle suits daytime wear; A Perfect Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de L'arc Herbelle and A Perfect Man?

Eau de L'arc Herbelle has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Mint, Wildflowers and Lavender, a base of Musk, Amber and Woodsy Notes. A Perfect Man has top notes of Bergamot, Citruses and Tangerine, heart notes of Lavender, Mint and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla and Amber.