Fragrance comparison

Heat vs Arpège

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8,417 ratings analysed

Heat

Beyoncé

3.313,825 votes

Rank #4,325 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,100 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arpège takes 6 of 7 categories.

Heat
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Heat1/7

Arpège6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeatBeyoncé

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 3,825 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerArpègeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

3,643 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

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityArpège

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value73

Category winnerHeatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

amber84%

almond77%

floral69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachOrchidMagnoliaNeroli

Heart

AlmondMacaronsMuskHoneysuckle

Base

AmberTonka BeanSequoia

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPeach, Neroli, Musk and Honeysuckle. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArpègeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,325

PerfumerClaude Dir, Olivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews252

Overall rank#1,100

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Heat by Beyoncé is a warm oriental vanilla fragrance anchored in deep amber and sequoia wood. It offers a punch of peach and almond that feels ready for evening wear or cold nights. This 2010 release balances its syrupy sweetness with a musky heart, making it a bold, noticeable scent for those who prefer modern, asser…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Heat or Arpège?

Arpège takes 6 of 7 categories. Heat is rated 3.31/5 from 3,825 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Heat for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Heat or Arpège?

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

Which projects more, Heat or Arpège?

Arpège projects furthest (Arpège 65/100, Heat 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heat and Arpège smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Neroli, Musk and Honeysuckle.

Is Heat or Arpège better for summer or winter?

For summer, Heat is the stronger pick. For winter, Heat is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heat and Arpège?

Heat has top notes of Peach, Orchid, Magnolia and Neroli, heart notes of Almond, Macarons, Musk and Honeysuckle, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Sequoia. 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.