Question 1

What's the difference between Chypre Rouge and Arabie?

Accepted Answer

Chypre Rouge is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Serge Lutens (2006) dominated by Honey accords. Arabie is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Serge Lutens (2000) leaning on Fresh Spicy accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Chypre Rouge or Arabie?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Chypre Rouge scores 4.07/5 vs Arabie at 4.00/5. On r/fragrance, Chypre Rouge sits at 8.2/10 (positive) while Arabie is 6.5/10 (mixed). Chypre Rouge's standout strength: Complex, well-blended compositions with sophisticated depth and character. Arabie's standout strength: Unique and distinctive scent profile with interesting spice notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Chypre Rouge and Arabie smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Chypre Rouge: The r/fragrance community deeply loves chypres as a sophisticated, well-crafted fragrance genre characterized by mossy, earthy depth balanced with brightness and floral elegance. Arabie: Arabie is a polarizing and idiosyncratic fragrance that confuses many wearers due to its complex, spice-forward character and unexpected note combinations.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Chypre Rouge or Arabie?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Chypre Rouge vs Arabie?

Accepted Answer

Chypre Rouge scores highest for fall wear; Arabie scores highest for winter wear. Chypre Rouge leans daytime, Arabie leans evening.

Chypre Rouge vs Arabie

Comparison Summary

Unique to Chypre Rouge (10)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Arabie

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Attribute	Chypre Rouge	Arabie
Brand	Serge Lutens	Serge Lutens
Year	2006	2000
Rating	4.07	4.00
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	0