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    Arome Arthes Secret vs. Betty Barclay Woman

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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Arome Arthes Secret vs. Betty Barclay Woman
    Arome Arthes SecretBetty Barclay Woman
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20101999
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Pierre BethouartUrsula Wandel
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Arome Arthes Secret

    Powdery
    Violet
    Iris
    Floral
    Musky
    Vanilla

    Betty Barclay Woman

    White Floral
    Floral
    Green
    Fresh Spicy
    Fruity
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Green Notes
    HyacinthPeachBergamotCassia
    Heart
    VioletIris
    LilyJasmineIris
    Base
    HeliotropeMusk
    AmberCedarTonka BeanSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Arome Arthes Secret vs. Betty Barclay Woman
    Arome Arthes SecretBetty Barclay Woman
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    Powder-heavy florals aren't for the dramatic. They're for the person who finds a handkerchief in an antique drawer and can't stop thinking about it. The kind of scent that arrives before you've.Arome Arthes Secret
    There's a specific powdery-floral quality here that dates it to the 90s, and that's the appeal. Some noses find the hyacinth sharp at first. But give it time.Betty Barclay Woman