Crêpe de Chine
F. MillotCologne1925
Side by side
Crêpe de Chine vs. Arpège
Crêpe de Chine rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Crêpe de Chine | Arpège | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1925 | 1975 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean Desprez | André Fraysse |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Crêpe de Chine
Woody
Floral
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Citrus
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Arpège
Floral
White Floral
Chypre
Aldehydic
Woody
Fresh
Spicy
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesBergamotNeroliLemonOrange Blossom
AldehydesBergamotNeroliHoneysucklePeachLily of the Valley
Heart
IrisCarnationBulgarian RoseJasmineLilacYlang-YlangElemi
GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseCamellia
Base
OakmossPatchouliBenzoinMuskVetiverCedarAmber
PatchouliAmbergrisBenzoinSandalwoodVanillaMuskVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Crêpe de Chine | Arpège | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is a historical aldehydic floral with serious character, not a safe vintage buy. Its bold structure and unapologetic drydown are a testament to a bygone era of perfumery.Crêpe de Chine
Not every fragrance needs to fill the room. Arpège EDP rewards those who understand that restraint is its own power. The aldehydic-floral-chypre structure isn't for everyone.Arpège
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Crêpe de Chine | Arpège | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $20.95fragranceshop |
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