Fragrance comparison

Eder vs Arcipelago Men

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

Eder

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.6010 votes

Rank #55,335 WoodyAromatic

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65%scent match

Closely related

Arcipelago Men

Acqua dell Elba

4.21123 votes

Rank #8,176 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Eder
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Arcipelago Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Eder2/4

Arcipelago Men2/4

Ratings & consensus: Arcipelago Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eder
Sillage & projection: Eder
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arcipelago Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EderParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Arcipelago MenAcqua dell Elba

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%

4.21/ 5 · 123 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerArcipelago MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

46%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityEder

SillageEder

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

lavender48%

citrus30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

white floral48%

herbal30%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderLemonRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarPine TreeCypress

Base6-8 hrs

Sichuan PepperPepper

Top

RosemarySagePepper

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

CypressWoody NotesCedar

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Cedar, Cypress and Pepper. Durations are only published for Eder, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter4

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

Men85

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,335

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerArcipelago MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eder by Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque brings the brisk air of the Pyrenees mountains straight to your skin. The scent kicks off with an energetic burst of tart lemon rind, crushed rosemary needles, and French lavender. It smells crisp, herbal, and immediately refreshing rather than sweet or powdery. As the bright…

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Arcipelago Men by Acqua dell Elba is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Top notes are Rosemary, Sage and Pepper; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine; base notes are Cypress, Woody Notes and Cedar.

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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, Eder or Arcipelago Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eder is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Arcipelago Men is rated 4.21/5 from 123 votes. Choose Eder for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Arcipelago Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eder or Arcipelago Men?

Eder lasts longest (Eder 73/100, Arcipelago Men 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eder or Arcipelago Men?

Eder projects furthest (Eder 63/100, Arcipelago Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eder and Arcipelago Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Cedar, Cypress and Pepper.

Is Eder or Arcipelago Men better for summer or winter?

Eder suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eder and Arcipelago Men?

Eder has top notes of Lavender, Lemon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cedar, Pine Tree and Cypress, a base of Sichuan Pepper and Pepper. Arcipelago Men has top notes of Rosemary, Sage and Pepper, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Cypress, Woody Notes and Cedar.