Fragrance comparison

L'Arrivee vs Serpentine Silver

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 139 ratings analysed

L'Arrivee

House of Matriarch

3.8739 votes

Rank #40,882 WoodySweet

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29%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Serpentine Silver

Roberto Cavalli

3.80100 votes

Rank #15,327 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Serpentine Silver takes 6 of 7 categories.

L'Arrivee
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Serpentine Silver
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

L'Arrivee1/7

Serpentine Silver6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'ArriveeHouse of Matriarch

Serpentine SilverRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

3.80/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 23%Had 39%Want 38%

Category winnerSerpentine SilverRating 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

24%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerSerpentine SilverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySerpentine Silver

SillageSerpentine Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value42

Category winnerL'ArriveeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

floral77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

floral100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

tropical61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both 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

Mango Blossom

Heart

Tiare FlowerMimosaBlack Pepper

Base

White MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Tiare Flower 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

Spring93

Summer100

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSerpentine SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 33%Date 30%Work 25%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,882

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSerpentine SilverHigher 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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Serpentine Silver is a light, airy floral aquatic for women, built around mango blossom and tropical tiare. It feels modern, clean, and transparent on the skin. This 2008 release serves as a bright, optimistic alternative to heavier evening scents. It is well-suited for warm spring days and casual summer wear when you…

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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 Serpentine Silver?

Serpentine Silver takes 6 of 7 categories. L'Arrivee is rated 3.87/5 from 39 votes; Serpentine Silver is rated 3.80/5 from 100 votes. Choose L'Arrivee for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Serpentine Silver for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, L'Arrivee or Serpentine Silver?

Serpentine Silver lasts longest (Serpentine Silver 66/100, L'Arrivee 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Arrivee or Serpentine Silver?

Serpentine Silver projects furthest (Serpentine Silver 65/100, L'Arrivee 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Arrivee and Serpentine Silver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Tiare Flower and Sandalwood.

Is L'Arrivee or Serpentine Silver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Serpentine Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Serpentine Silver is the stronger pick. L'Arrivee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Arrivee and Serpentine Silver?

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. Serpentine Silver has top notes of Mango Blossom, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Mimosa and Black Pepper, a base of White Musk and Sandalwood.