Question 1

What's the difference between Balmain de Balmain and Arpège?

Accepted Answer

Balmain de Balmain is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Balmain Beauty (1998) dominated by Aromatic accords. Arpège is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Lanvin (1927) leaning on White Floral accords. They share 3 accords: Aromatic, Woody, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Balmain de Balmain or Arpège?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Balmain de Balmain scores 4.16/5 vs Arpège at 3.98/5. Arpège's standout strength: Classic fragrance with significant historical value. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Balmain de Balmain and Arpège smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 7 notes and 3 accords, including Aromatic, Woody, Powdery, Bergamot, Iris. Arpège: Arpège es considerado por la comunidad como una fragancia clásica apreciada con un fuerte atractivo para coleccionistas, particularmente en sus formulaciones vintage.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Balmain de Balmain or Arpège?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Balmain de Balmain vs Arpège?

Accepted Answer

Balmain de Balmain scores highest for spring wear; Arpège scores highest for all seasons wear. Balmain de Balmain leans daytime, Arpège leans daytime.

Balmain de Balmain vs Arpège

Resumen de la comparación

Notas compartidas (7)

Exclusivas de Balmain de Balmain (5)

Exclusivas de Arpège (14)

Acordes compartidos (3)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — Arpège

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Atributo	Balmain de Balmain	Arpège
Marca	Balmain Beauty	Lanvin
Año	1998	1927
Valoración	4.16	3.98
Concentración	—	—
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	12	22