Fragrance comparison

Femme Fatale vs Romantic by Jeanne Arthes

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

3 wins

Femme Fatale

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #53,934 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Romantic by Jeanne Arthes

Jeanne Arthes

3.9626 votes

Rank #44,582 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Femme Fatale takes 3 of 5 categories.

Femme Fatale
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Femme Fatale3/5

Romantic by Jeanne Arthes2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Femme Fatale
Sillage & projection: Femme Fatale
Value for money: Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Femme Fatale
Fragranxe ranking: Romantic by Jeanne Arthes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Femme FataleThe Dua Brand

Romantic by Jeanne ArthesJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 91%Had 0%Want 9%

3.96/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

31%Love

46%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityFemme Fatale

SillageFemme Fatale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRomantic by Jeanne ArthesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomYlang-YlangSandalwoodStrawberryGrapefruitWhite MuskPatchouliBergamotOakmossJasmineCedarAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldBlack CurrantPlumRaspberryBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderGingerOrange BlossomOrris RootJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodOakmossLabdanumPatchouliMuskVanillaCedarAmber

Category winnerFemme FataleLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring25

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRomantic by Jeanne ArthesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Femme Fatale by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a classic chypre floral framework. The scent opens with bright bergamot and bitter grapefruit before sliding into a rich rose centre sweetened by hints of strawberry, jasmine, and orange blossom. As the floral heart settles, earthy patchouli, oakmoss, …

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Romantic by Jeanne Arthes brings an old-school charm that feels like a cozy fall afternoon wrapped in a soft knit sweater. The scent opens with tangy black currant, ripe plum, and bright marigold, creating an immediate burst of spiced fruitiness. As it settles, creamy jasmine, ylang-ylang, and warm ginger blend with a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Femme Fatale or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Femme Fatale takes 3 of 5 categories. Femme Fatale is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Romantic by Jeanne Arthes is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose Femme Fatale for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Romantic by Jeanne Arthes for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Femme Fatale or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Femme Fatale lasts longest (Femme Fatale 80/100, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Femme Fatale or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Femme Fatale projects furthest (Femme Fatale 75/100, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Femme Fatale and Romantic by Jeanne Arthes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Femme Fatale or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes better for summer or winter?

Femme Fatale suits day or night wear; Romantic by Jeanne Arthes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Femme Fatale and Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Femme Fatale features Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Strawberry and Grapefruit. Romantic by Jeanne Arthes has top notes of Marigold, Black Currant, Plum and Raspberry, heart notes of Coriander, Ginger, Orange Blossom and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Patchouli.