Fragrance comparison

HF vs Arpège

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,595 ratings analysed

Kanebo · 1989

2.673 votes

Rank #73,887 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,099 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arpège takes 3 of 4 categories.

HF
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

HF1/4

Arpège3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HFKanebo

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityHF

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value73

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

white floral92%

amber84%

green77%

powdery69%

floral61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderBergamotGreen NotesAldehydesFruity Notes

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationJasmineRose

Base

VetiverAmberCivetBenzoinMuskPatchouli

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,887

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched1989

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,099

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kanebo HF is a crisp green floral fragrance that pairs sharp, dry coriander with a cool, powdery iris. Designed by perfumer Maurice Roucel in 1989, it operates as a subtle, clean skin scent. It is a quiet companion for formal spring mornings or quiet daytime wear.

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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, HF or Arpège?

Arpège takes 3 of 4 categories. HF is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose HF for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, HF or Arpège?

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

Which projects more, HF or Arpège?

Arpège projects furthest (Arpège 65/100, HF 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do HF and Arpège smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Iris.

Is HF or Arpège better for summer or winter?

HF suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in HF and Arpège?

HF has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot, Green Notes and Aldehydes, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Civet and Benzoin. 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.