Fragrance comparison

Mimi' vs Arpège

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 4,597 ratings analysed

Mimi'

Teatro Fragranze Uniche

4.405 votes

Rank #47,475 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,023 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arpège takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mimi'
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Mimi'0/4

Arpège4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Arpège
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

Mimi'Teatro Fragranze Uniche

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 7%Had 20%Want 73%

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

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityArpège

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value73

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

rose84%

citrus77%

violet69%

floral61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IrisRoseBergamot

Heart

Neroli

Base

VanillaAmber

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIris, Rose, Bergamot and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

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#47,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,023

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mimi' by Teatro Fragranze Uniche centers iris in a soft, clean floral composition. Fresh bergamot meets rose in the opening, leading into a light, clean neroli heart before drying down to a base of amber and vanilla. It is best suited for daytime spring wear when you want a quiet, skin-hugging floral scent.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mimi' or Arpège?

Arpège takes 4 of 4 categories. Mimi' is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Mimi' for a iris and powdery character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mimi' or Arpège?

Arpège lasts longest (Arpège 73/100, Mimi' 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mimi' or Arpège?

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

Do Mimi' and Arpège smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Rose, Bergamot and Neroli.

Is Mimi' or Arpège better for summer or winter?

Mimi' suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mimi' and Arpège?

Mimi' has top notes of Iris, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, a base of Vanilla and Amber. 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.