Fragrance comparison

Utopia vs Romantic by Jeanne Arthes

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

5 wins

Utopia

Paradis des Sens

4.0975 votes

Rank #12,268 White FloralCitrus

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Romantic by Jeanne Arthes

Jeanne Arthes

3.9626 votes

Rank #41,842 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Utopia takes 5 of 8 categories.

Utopia
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Utopia5/8

Romantic by Jeanne Arthes3/8

Ratings & consensus: Utopia
Community sentiment: Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Longevity: Utopia
Sillage & projection: Utopia
Value for money: Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Versatility: Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Note pyramid (duration): Utopia
Fragranxe ranking: Utopia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UtopiaParadis des Sens

Romantic by Jeanne ArthesJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

3.96/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%

Category winnerUtopiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

17%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

31%Love

46%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerRomantic by Jeanne ArthesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityUtopia

SillageUtopia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRomantic by Jeanne ArthesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Ylang-YlangTangerineBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliJasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliOrris RootSandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldBlack CurrantPlumRaspberryBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderGingerOrange BlossomOrris RootJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodOakmossLabdanumPatchouliMuskVanillaCedarAmber

Category winnerUtopiaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter54

Day100

Night39

Spring25

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night64

Category winnerRomantic by Jeanne ArthesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

Work 32%Casual 30%Date 25%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#41,842

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUtopiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Utopia by Paradis des Sens strikes an immediate impression of radiant sunshine and clean white flowers. It opens with bright Italian bergamot, juicy tangerine, and sweet ylang-ylang before softening into a lush garden of orange blossom and creamy jasmine. The citrus fizz burns off quickly, clearing the way for earthy …

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Romantic by Jeanne Arthes brings an old-school charm that feels like a cozy fall afternoon wrapped in a soft knit sweater. The scent opens with tangy black currant, ripe plum, and bright marigold, creating an immediate burst of spiced fruitiness. As it settles, creamy jasmine, ylang-ylang, and warm ginger blend with a…

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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, Utopia or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Utopia takes 5 of 8 categories. Utopia is rated 4.09/5 from 75 votes; Romantic by Jeanne Arthes is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose Utopia for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romantic by Jeanne Arthes for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Utopia or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Utopia lasts longest (Utopia 74/100, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Utopia or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Utopia projects furthest (Utopia 61/100, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Utopia and Romantic by Jeanne Arthes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Utopia or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes better for summer or winter?

For summer, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes is the stronger pick. For winter, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes is the stronger pick. Utopia suits daytime wear; Romantic by Jeanne Arthes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Utopia and Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Utopia has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Romantic by Jeanne Arthes has top notes of Marigold, Black Currant, Plum and Raspberry, heart notes of Coriander, Ginger, Orange Blossom and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Patchouli.