Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Arpège
Arpège by Lanvin (1927) is built around Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach, Rose. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« A piano chord of aldehydes and white flowers, polished like old lacquer. »
- 1
Yves Saint Laurent · 1971
Rive Gauche
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach, Rose, Jasmine. What differs: Green Notes, Geranium, Iris. Same family (Floral Aldehyde).
- 2
Lancôme · 1967
Climat
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach, Rose, Lily of the Valley. What differs: Violet, Rosemary, Narcissus. Same family (Floral Aldehyde).
- 3
Van Cleef & Arpels · 1976
First
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach, Jasmine, Rose. What differs: Black Currant, Mandarin, Raspberry. Same family (Floral Aldehyde).
- 4
Rochas · 1960
Madame Rochas
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley. What differs: Lemon, Neroli, Tuberose. Same family (Floral Aldehyde).
- 5
Paco Rabanne · 1969
Calandre
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Rose, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine. What differs: Green Notes, Orris Root, Geranium. Same family (Floral Aldehyde).
- 6
Chanel · 1922
N°22
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Rose, Vanilla. What differs: Neroli, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose. Same family (Floral Aldehyde).
- 7
Cartier · 1995
So Pretty
Shared notes: Peach, Bergamot, Jasmine, Rose, Lily of the Valley. What differs: Mandarin, Neroli, Iris.
- 8
Chanel · 1921
N°5
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Vetiver. What differs: Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Iris. Same family (Floral Aldehyde).
- 9
Hermès · 1961
Calèche
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Jasmine, Rose, Lily of the Valley. What differs: Lemon, Neroli, Mandarin.
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Courrèges · 1983
Courrèges in Blue
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach, Jasmine, Sandalwood. What differs: Coriander, Mandarin, Basil. Same family (Floral Aldehyde).
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Arpège?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Rive Gauche by Yves Saint Laurent is the closest: it shares 8 notes with Arpège, including Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach.
What is an alternative to Arpège from another house?
Rive Gauche (Yves Saint Laurent, 1971) picks up Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.