Fragrance comparison

Frey vs Arborina

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 159 ratings analysed

5 wins

Frey

Oriflame

4.37143 votes

Rank #7,903 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Arborina

Acqua Delle Langhe

3.2516 votes

Rank #22,257 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Frey takes 5 of 5 categories.

Frey
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Arborina
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Frey5/5

Arborina0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FreyOriflame

ArborinaAcqua Delle Langhe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 22%Had 78%Want 0%

3.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

Category winnerFreyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

143 votes

17%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityFrey

SillageFrey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value25

Category winnerFreyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

herbal48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

white floral91%

citrus83%

powdery74%

aromatic65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonGrapefruitOrange

Heart

MarjoramRed ThymeCardamom

Base

Musk

Top

LemonPetitgrainCardamomBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineCedarIris

Base

MuskPalisander Rosewood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Musk. 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

Summer91

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex59

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,903

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#22,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFreyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oriflame Frey opens with a sharp burst of lemon, sour grapefruit, and sweet orange that immediately brightens cool morning air. As the initial citrus rush cools down, aromatic marjoram and earthy red thyme surface to give the composition a distinctly herbal, green edge. Cardamom adds a touch of dry warmth before the s…

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Arborina is a clean, citrus lit floral-woody musk built around iris. It opens bright with lemon, bergamot and grapefruit, with a green petitgrain snap and a light cardamom warmth. As it settles, jasmine and cedar soften into a powdery, musky iris with a smooth rosewood base. It reads refined and understated, best for …

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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, Frey or Arborina?

Frey takes 5 of 5 categories. Frey is rated 4.37/5 from 143 votes; Arborina is rated 3.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose Frey for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Arborina for a woody and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Frey or Arborina?

Frey lasts longest (Frey 63/100, Arborina 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Frey or Arborina?

Frey projects furthest (Frey 59/100, Arborina 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Frey and Arborina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Musk.

Is Frey or Arborina better for summer or winter?

Arborina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frey and Arborina?

Frey has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Marjoram, Red Thyme and Cardamom, a base of Musk. Arborina has top notes of Lemon, Petitgrain, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar and Iris, a base of Musk and Palisander Rosewood.