Fragrance comparison

L'Arrivee vs Ma Blonde

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

L'Arrivee

House of Matriarch

3.8739 votes

Rank #40,882 WoodySweet

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42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ma Blonde

Ma Blonde Perfumes

4.2417 votes

Rank #29,655 SweetFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ma Blonde takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'Arrivee
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ma Blonde
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Arrivee1/5

Ma Blonde3/5

Ratings & consensus: Ma Blonde
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Arrivee
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Ma Blonde
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ma Blonde

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'ArriveeHouse of Matriarch

Ma BlondeMa Blonde Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 2%Want 69%

Category winnerMa BlondeRating 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

47%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityL'Arrivee

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMa BlondeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

floral77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

sweet100%

floral92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, floral and powdery

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

Black CurrantMandarin LeafRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomMimosaMagnoliaJasmineTuberoseAlmond BlossomPeony

Base

VanillaHoneyMarshmallowTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Mimosa, Magnolia and Bergamot. 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

Summer71

Fall86

Winter43

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

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,882

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,655

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMa BlondeHigher 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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Ma Blonde by Ma Blonde Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of black currant, mandarin leaf, and raspberry over crisp bergamot. The heart unfolds into orange blossom, tuberose, magnolia, and almond blossom before grounding into a dense base of marshmallow, honey, tonka bean, patchouli, and leather. Created by perfumer Je…

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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 Ma Blonde?

Ma Blonde takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Arrivee is rated 3.87/5 from 39 votes; Ma Blonde is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose L'Arrivee for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ma Blonde for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Arrivee or Ma Blonde?

L'Arrivee lasts longest (L'Arrivee 63/100, Ma Blonde 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Arrivee or Ma Blonde?

Projection is very close: L'Arrivee 55/100, Ma Blonde 55/100 for sillage.

Do L'Arrivee and Ma Blonde smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Mimosa, Magnolia and Bergamot.

Is L'Arrivee or Ma Blonde better for summer or winter?

L'Arrivee suits daytime wear; Ma Blonde suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Arrivee and Ma Blonde?

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. Ma Blonde has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin Leaf, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Mimosa, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Honey, Marshmallow and Tonka Bean.