Fragrance comparison

Urano vs Arpège

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 4,604 ratings analysed

Urano

Manuel Attardi

3.9212 votes

Rank #52,778 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,063 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arpège takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Urano1/5

Arpège4/5

Ratings & consensus: Arpège
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Urano
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

UranoManuel Attardi

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

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

50%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityUrano

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value73

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

iris61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliAldehydesPimentoChamomileSclarene

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisGeosminJasmineMimosaParamelaRose Oxide

Base6-8+ hrs

DriftwoodCypriol OilAmbergrisFrankincenseMusk

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Aldehydes, Iris and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Urano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer20

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night41

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex45

Women45

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,778

PerfumerManuel Attardi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,063

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Urano by Manuel Attardi smells like an impending thunderstorm rolling across a coastal cliff. The opening hits with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and an electric hum of sclarene that feels like charged air before a summer cloudburst. Give it ten minutes. The scent softens into damp earth and petrichor from geosmin, …

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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, Urano or Arpège?

Arpège takes 4 of 5 categories. Urano is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Urano for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Urano or Arpège?

Urano lasts longest (Urano 80/100, Arpège 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Urano or Arpège?

Arpège projects furthest (Arpège 65/100, Urano 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Urano and Arpège smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Neroli, Aldehydes, Iris and Jasmine.

Is Urano or Arpège better for summer or winter?

Urano suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Urano and Arpège?

Urano has top notes of Neroli, Aldehydes, Pimento and Chamomile, heart notes of Iris, Geosmin, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Driftwood, Cypriol Oil, Ambergris and Frankincense. 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.