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L'Arrivee vs Baci from far away

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

Updated 52 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baci from far away takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • L'Arrivee

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Baci from far away

    Choose it for a powdery and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Arrivee2/5
Baci from far away3/5
Ratings & consensus
Baci from far away
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
L'Arrivee
Sillage & projection
L'Arrivee
Value for money
Baci from far away
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Baci from far away

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
L'ArriveeHouse of Matriarch
Baci from far awayTonatto Profumi
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%
4.38/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 14%Had 4%Want 82%
Category winnerBaci from far awayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
38%Like
5%Ok
18%Dislike
3%Hate

39 votes

62%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityL'Arrivee

SillageL'Arrivee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value55
Category winnerBaci from far awayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
sweet92%
amber84%
floral77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
powdery100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
yellow floral77%
green69%
floral61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
JasmineMarigoldMimosaMagnoliaBergamot
Heart3-5 hrs
OlibanumPalisander RosewoodBroomTiare FlowerNeroli
Base8-10 hrs
SandalwoodHoneyVanilla
Top
Tomato LeafMimosaBergamot
Heart
Violet
Base
VanillaMuskHoneyPalisander RosewoodSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMimosa, Bergamot, Palisander Rosewood and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for L'Arrivee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring45
Summer45
Fall100
Winter18
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer75
Fall75
Winter75
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex67
Women33
Casual 33%Date 30%Work 25%Party 13%
Men0
Unisex43
Women57
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,882

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,319

PerfumerLaura Bosetti Tonatto

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBaci from far awayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Matriarch L'Arrivee opens with an immediate burst of natural jasmine, bright bergamot, and bitter marigold. It feels sunny yet grounding from the first spray. As the citrus sparkle recedes, sweet mimosa and waxy magnolia soften the floral edges. The fragrance does not turn soapy or sharp. Instead, it sinks in…

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Baci from far away opens with a sharp, green prickle of tomato leaf, softened by the powdery warmth of mimosa. As it settles, a soft violet note emerges, bringing a light, floral texture that wears close to the skin. The base of honey and sandalwood grounds the blend, preventing it from becoming too sweet or airy. It …

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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, L'Arrivee or Baci from far away?

Baci from far away takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Arrivee is rated 3.87/5 from 39 votes; Baci from far away is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose L'Arrivee for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Baci from far away for a powdery and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Arrivee or Baci from far away?

L'Arrivee lasts longest (L'Arrivee 63/100, Baci from far away 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Arrivee or Baci from far away?

L'Arrivee projects furthest (L'Arrivee 55/100, Baci from far away 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Arrivee and Baci from far away smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Bergamot, Palisander Rosewood and Sandalwood.

Is L'Arrivee or Baci from far away better for summer or winter?

L'Arrivee suits daytime wear; Baci from far away suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Arrivee and Baci from far away?

L'Arrivee has top notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Mimosa and Magnolia, heart notes of Olibanum, Palisander Rosewood, Broom and Tiare Flower, a base of Sandalwood, Honey and Vanilla. Baci from far away has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mimosa and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Honey and Palisander Rosewood.

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