Idole d'Armani
Giorgio ArmaniEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Idole d'Armani vs. Arethusa
Idole d'Armani peaks in fall, while Arethusa belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Idole d'Armani | Arethusa | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Laurent Le Guernec | Paolo Terenzi |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Idole d'Armani
Fruity
Sweet
Fresh
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Arethusa
Woody
Fruity
Sweet
Aromatic
Marine
Citrus
Salty
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
GingerPearClementine
FigPlumSageGingerPink GrapefruitSandalwood
Heart
JasmineSaffron
PomegranateHeatherSaffronJasmineOrange BlossomRose
Base
Vetiver
SaltAquatic NotesVetiverSandWhite Nerium OleanderLeatherLabdanumPatchouliBroomLiquidambar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Idole d'Armani | Arethusa | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The opening is divisive, ginger and saffron together either hook you in 30 seconds or make you wait. Once it settles, though, there's genuine elegance here. Not the syrupy stuff. Real warmth.Idole d'Armani
Arethusa earns its marine classification with a salt-and-sand base that stays put for hours. The fragrance opens with fruit brightness before settling into its true character.Arethusa