Fragrance comparison

Herbae Clary Sage vs Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

Herbae Clary Sage

L'Occitane en Provence

4.0040 votes

Rank #19,025 AromaticCitrus

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33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro

Acca Kappa

3.5933 votes

Rank #18,142 WoodyPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro takes 4 of 5 categories.

Herbae Clary Sage
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Herbae Clary Sage1/5

Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro4/5

Ratings & consensus: Herbae Clary Sage
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro
Sillage & projection: Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro
Value for money: Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Herbae Clary SageL'Occitane en Provence

Pepe Rosa & Arancio AmaroAcca Kappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 58%

3.59/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 37%Had 13%Want 50%

Category winnerHerbae Clary SageRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

10%Love

52%Like

29%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro

SillagePepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPepe Rosa & Arancio AmaroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

woody100%

patchouli91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

earthy65%

balsamic56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotThymeBitter Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Clary SageGrassAngelica

Base4-6 hrs

CashmeranelemiAmber

Top

Bitter OrangePink PepperBergamotLemon

Heart

PatchoulielemiJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodCedarOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Bitter Orange, elemi and Amber. Durations are only published for Herbae Clary Sage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer57

Fall79

Winter29

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,025

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#18,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPepe Rosa & Arancio AmaroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Herbae Clary Sage by L'Occitane en Provence captures the untamed freshness of a sunlit meadow in the South of France. The fragrance opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot, immediately softened by aromatic thyme. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals an earthy hear…

Reviews →

Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro by Acca Kappa is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro was launched in 2023. Top notes are Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Patchouli, elemi and Jasmine; base notes are Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber.

Reviews →

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, Herbae Clary Sage or Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro?

Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro takes 4 of 5 categories. Herbae Clary Sage is rated 4.00/5 from 40 votes; Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro is rated 3.59/5 from 33 votes. Choose Herbae Clary Sage for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Herbae Clary Sage or Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro?

Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro lasts longest (Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro 65/100, Herbae Clary Sage 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Herbae Clary Sage or Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro?

Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro projects furthest (Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro 54/100, Herbae Clary Sage 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Herbae Clary Sage and Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Bitter Orange, elemi and Amber.

Is Herbae Clary Sage or Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro better for summer or winter?

Herbae Clary Sage suits daytime wear; Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Herbae Clary Sage and Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro?

Herbae Clary Sage has top notes of Bergamot, Thyme and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Clary Sage, Grass and Angelica, a base of Cashmeran, elemi and Amber. Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro has top notes of Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, elemi and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber.