Fragrance comparison

Rose vs Arpège

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 4,734 ratings analysed

Rose

Caron · 1949

4.24142 votes

Rank #24,122 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,014 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arpège takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rose
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Rose1/5

Arpège4/5

Ratings & consensus: Rose
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

RoseCaron

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerRoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

18 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityArpège

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value73

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

iris61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

May RoseBulgarian RoseRoseAloe VeraNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumMintVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaIrisMuskSandalwood

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRose, Neroli, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 8%

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,122

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched1949

Reviews2

Overall rank#1,014

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Rose is a crisp floral composition built around fresh garden petals rather than sugary syrup. It opens with an invigorating splash of bitter aloe vera and bright neroli before unveiling rich May rose and dark Bulgarian rose absolutes. The scent captures the cool, verdant atmosphere of a flower garden at sunrise.…

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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, Rose or Arpège?

Arpège takes 4 of 5 categories. Rose is rated 4.24/5 from 142 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Rose for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime 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, Rose or Arpège?

Arpège lasts longest (Arpège 73/100, Rose 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose or Arpège?

Projection is very close: Arpège 65/100, Rose 63/100 for sillage.

Do Rose and Arpège smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Neroli, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Rose or Arpège better for summer or winter?

Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose and Arpège?

Rose has top notes of May Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Rose and Aloe Vera, heart notes of Geranium, Mint and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Iris, Musk 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.