Fragrance comparison

Panache Original vs Arpège

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 4,664 ratings analysed

6 wins

Panache Original

Lentheric

4.2872 votes

Rank #12,105 AldehydicAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,049 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panache Original takes 6 of 7 categories.

Panache Original
Choose it for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Panache Original6/7

Arpège1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Panache OriginalLentheric

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 39%Want 28%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerPanache OriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

40%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

Category winnerPanache OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPanache Original

SillagePanache Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value73

Category winnerPanache OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aldehydic, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesCorianderOrangeLemonThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIrisLilyGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMuskMyrrhSandalwood

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Coriander, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for Panache Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall61

Winter89

Day100

Night58

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPanache OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Work 38%Casual 30%Date 19%Party 14%

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#1,049

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Panache Original by Lentheric is an assertive floral aldehyde built around sparkling soapiness and dry forest moss. The first spray delivers a biting wash of aldehydes, tart lemon peel, and dry coriander seed. It wakes your nose up fast. Within thirty minutes, that prickly initial burst softens into a dense bouquet of…

Reviews →

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 …

Reviews →

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 Original or Arpège?

Panache Original takes 6 of 7 categories. Panache Original is rated 4.28/5 from 72 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Panache Original for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Panache Original or Arpège?

Panache Original lasts longest (Panache Original 76/100, Arpège 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Panache Original or Arpège?

Panache Original projects furthest (Panache Original 70/100, Arpège 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Panache Original and Arpège smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Coriander, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Panache Original or Arpège better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Panache Original and Arpège?

Panache Original has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Myrrh and Sandalwood. 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.