Fragrance comparison

Two of Cups vs Arpège

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 4,608 ratings analysed

Two of Cups

House of Matriarch

3.5616 votes

Rank #56,367 WoodyWhite Floral

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60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,014 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arpège takes 3 of 5 categories.

Two of Cups
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Two of Cups2/5

Arpège3/5

Ratings & consensus: Arpège
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Two of Cups
Sillage & projection: Arpège
Value for money: Two of Cups
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

Two of CupsHouse of Matriarch

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 16%Had 12%Want 73%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerArpègeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

19%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

6%Hate

16 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTwo of Cups

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value73

Category winnerTwo of CupsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

rose69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, white floral and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangBeeswaxGeraniumSpicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseNeroliCedarMastic or Lentisque

Base6-8+ hrs

Tahitian VanillaSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)MuskTobacco

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Two of Cups, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day92

Night100

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Work 28%Casual 25%Party 13%

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,367

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,014

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Two of Cups by House of Matriarch gives vintage glamour an earthy, artisan twist. It sparkles right away. The opening crackles with crisp aldehydes, golden beeswax, and heady ylang-ylang before settling into a blooming garden of jasmine and dark rose. Christi Meshell built this as a high-natural creation, so you get d…

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 …

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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, Two of Cups or Arpège?

Arpège takes 3 of 5 categories. Two of Cups is rated 3.56/5 from 16 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Two of Cups for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Two of Cups or Arpège?

Two of Cups lasts longest (Two of Cups 76/100, Arpège 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Two of Cups or Arpège?

Arpège projects furthest (Arpège 65/100, Two of Cups 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Two of Cups and Arpège smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is Two of Cups or Arpège better for summer or winter?

Two of Cups suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Two of Cups and Arpège?

Two of Cups has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Beeswax and Geranium, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Neroli and Cedar, a base of Tahitian Vanilla, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. 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.