Fragrance comparison

Sarabe vs Arpège

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,658 ratings analysed

Sarabe

Juvena

4.2066 votes

Rank #26,337 AmberWarm Spicy

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20%scent match

Clearly different

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,100 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Sarabe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Sarabe3/7

Arpège3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SarabeJuvena

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerSarabeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

Category winnerSarabeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityArpège

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value73

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy88%

sweet77%

vanilla65%

powdery53%

balsamic42%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesAldehydesFruity NotesOrangeBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIris

Base

Tolu BalsamBenzoinOlibanumTonka BeanAmberPatchouliVetiverVanille

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer9

Fall91

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSarabeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex55

Women45

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,100

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sarabe by Juvena offers a rich glimpse into 1980s perfumery, blending bright aldehydes with a deeply resinous base. It starts with sharp citrus before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. The base of tolu balsam and benzoin creates a lingering, amber-draped warmth that fits cold weathe…

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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, Sarabe or Arpège?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Sarabe is rated 4.20/5 from 66 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Sarabe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening 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, Sarabe or Arpège?

Arpège lasts longest (Arpège 73/100, Sarabe 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sarabe or Arpège?

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

Do Sarabe and Arpège smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Sarabe or Arpège better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sarabe and Arpège?

Sarabe has top notes of Spices, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Tolu Balsam, Benzoin, Olibanum 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.