Fragrance comparison

Panache vs Arpège

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 4,640 ratings analysed

5 wins

Panache

Parfums DelRae

4.0848 votes

Rank #18,648 MuskyWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,053 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panache takes 5 of 6 categories.

Panache
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Panache5/6

Arpège1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PanacheParfums DelRae

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerPanacheRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

Category winnerPanacheMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPanache

SillagePanache

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value73

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)RumMagnoliaPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverOakYlang-YlangCardamomJasmineHoneysuckleIrisGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskWhite HoneyAmberOlibanumCedar

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Panache, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer31

Fall100

Winter56

Day85

Night100

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPanacheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 33%Casual 26%Work 24%Party 18%

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,648

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#1,053

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Panache by Parfums DelRae is a dense floral woody musk built on intriguing olfactive contrasts. The fragrance opens with an unexpected splash of dark rum and peppery ambrette seed, cutting through a crisp halo of bergamot. It dries down warm. As the top notes evaporate, earthy vetiver and dry oak take over the core, s…

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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, Panache or Arpège?

Panache takes 5 of 6 categories. Panache is rated 4.08/5 from 48 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Panache for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Panache or Arpège?

They last about the same: Panache 75/100, Arpège 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Panache or Arpège?

Projection is very close: Panache 66/100, Arpège 65/100 for sillage.

Do Panache and Arpège smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Panache or Arpège better for summer or winter?

For summer, Panache is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Panache suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Panache and Arpège?

Panache has top notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Rum, Magnolia and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Vetiver, Oak, Ylang-Ylang and Cardamom, a base of Musk, White Honey, Amber and Olibanum. 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.