Fragrance comparison

The Path vs Arete

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 83 ratings analysed

The Path

TRNP

4.3520 votes

Rank #35,119 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Arete

Gritti

4.2563 votes

Rank #15,852 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arete takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Path
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, evening wear.
Arete
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

The Path1/5

Arete4/5

Ratings & consensus: The Path
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Arete
Sillage & projection: Arete
Value for money: Arete
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arete

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The PathTRNP

AreteGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%

4.25/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 60%

Category winnerThe PathRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

51%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityArete

SillageArete

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAreteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

amber72%

oud58%

balsamic44%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

whiskey69%

musky61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black SpruceFirElemi resin

Heart

StyraxLabdanumTexas Cedar

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Haitian VetiverSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

LabdanumCinnamonCardamomBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

LeatherWhiskey

Base7 to 10 hours

Guaiac WoodPatchouliStyraxSandalwoodVanillaAmbroxanHaitian VetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesStyrax, Labdanum, Haitian Vetiver and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Arete, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer29

Fall71

Winter86

Day75

Night100

Spring52

Summer8

Fall100

Winter92

Day95

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men69

Unisex25

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,119

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#15,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAreteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Path by TRNP opens with a sharp burst of black spruce, resinous fir needle, and bright elemi resin. The top notes feel damp and pine-heavy, reminiscent of walking through a shaded coniferous forest after heavy rainfall. As the initial greenery settles, dark styrax and smoky labdanum merge with Texas cedar, giving …

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Arete by Gritti is a warm, resinous leather fragrance that merges boozy depth with rich spices and woods. It opens with an immediate burst of aromatic cardamom, sharp bergamot, sweet cinnamon, and sticky labdanum. As the initial sharpness settles, a robust heart of worn leather and peaty whiskey takes over, giving the…

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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, The Path or Arete?

Arete takes 4 of 5 categories. The Path is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; Arete is rated 4.25/5 from 63 votes. Choose The Path for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Arete for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Path or Arete?

They last about the same: Arete 81/100, The Path 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Path or Arete?

Arete projects furthest (Arete 68/100, The Path 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Path and Arete smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Styrax, Labdanum, Haitian Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is The Path or Arete better for summer or winter?

The Path suits evening wear; Arete suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Path and Arete?

The Path has top notes of Black Spruce, Fir and Elemi resin, heart notes of Styrax, Labdanum and Texas Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Haitian Vetiver and Sandalwood. Arete has top notes of Labdanum, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather and Whiskey, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Styrax and Sandalwood.