Fragrance comparison

Phul - Nana vs Arpège

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 4,820 ratings analysed

5 wins

Phul - Nana

Grossmith

4.46228 votes

Rank #5,737 WoodyAmber

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,072 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phul - Nana takes 5 of 7 categories.

Phul - Nana
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Phul - Nana5/7

Arpège2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Phul - NanaGrossmith

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerPhul - NanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

28%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

228 votes

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

Category winnerPhul - NanaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPhul - Nana

SillagePhul - Nana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value73

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NeroliBergamotOrange

Heart2 to 4 hours

GeraniumYlang-YlangTuberose

Base5 to 8 hours

OpoponaxBenzoinPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwoodCedarVanilla

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Phul - Nana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer46

Fall100

Winter54

Day99

Night100

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPhul - NanaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex49

Women31

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,737

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#1,072

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phul - Nana by Grossmith is an oriental fougere that balances bright citrus with an opulent floral bouquet and a resinous woody base. It opens with brisk neroli, bergamot, and sweet orange, providing a sharp and refreshing introduction. Soon after, geranium adds a crisp aromatic edge, joined by rich ylang-ylang and cr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Phul - Nana or Arpège?

Phul - Nana takes 5 of 7 categories. Phul - Nana is rated 4.46/5 from 228 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Phul - Nana for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Phul - Nana or Arpège?

They last about the same: Phul - Nana 74/100, Arpège 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Phul - Nana or Arpège?

Projection is very close: Phul - Nana 66/100, Arpège 65/100 for sillage.

Do Phul - Nana and Arpège smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Phul - Nana or Arpège better for summer or winter?

For summer, Phul - Nana is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Phul - Nana suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Phul - Nana and Arpège?

Phul - Nana has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Opoponax, Benzoin, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. 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.