Robe d'Un Soir vs Arpège
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Robe d'Un Soir takes 4 of 7 categories.
Robe d'Un SoirChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ArpègeChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Robe d'Un Soir4/7
Arpège3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Robe d'Un Soir
- Community sentiment
- Robe d'Un Soir
- Longevity
- Arpège
- Sillage & projection
- Robe d'Un Soir
- Value for money
- Arpège
- Versatility
- Robe d'Un Soir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Arpège
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Robe d'Un SoirCarvenArpègeLanvinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 75 votes
Have 45%Had 16%Want 38%
3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerRobe d'Un SoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
75 votes
40%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
4,581 votes
Category winnerRobe d'Un SoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArpège
SillageRobe d'Un Soir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArpègeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
floral84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
yellow floral61%
white floral100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesNeroliPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangLilyJasmineOrris RootRoseCarnation
Base
VetyverVirginia CedarBenzoinSandalwoodVanilleAmber
Top
AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia
Base
SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Neroli, Peach and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer30
Fall80
Winter60
Day100
Night73
Spring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRobe d'Un SoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,792
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#1,096
PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher
Launched—
Reviews208
Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCarven created Robe d'Un Soir in 1947 as a refined floral aldehyde composition for evening wear. The opening hits immediately with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and juicy mandarin orange, giving off an initial burst of luxury bath soap freshness. As the top notes settle, the heart reveals velvety ylang-ylang, crisp …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Robe d'Un Soir or Arpège?
Robe d'Un Soir takes 4 of 7 categories. Robe d'Un Soir is rated 4.29/5 from 75 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Robe d'Un Soir for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Robe d'Un Soir or Arpège?
They last about the same: Arpège 73/100, Robe d'Un Soir 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Robe d'Un Soir or Arpège?
Projection is very close: Robe d'Un Soir 66/100, Arpège 65/100 for sillage.
Do Robe d'Un Soir and Arpège smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Peach and Bergamot.
Is Robe d'Un Soir or Arpège better for summer or winter?
For summer, Robe d'Un Soir is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Robe d'Un Soir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Robe d'Un Soir and Arpège?
Robe d'Un Soir has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Lily, Jasmine and Orris Root, a base of Vetyver, Virginia Cedar, Benzoin 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.
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