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    ARC vs. ARA(GON)

    ARC by Mallo bottle

    ARC

    Mallo
    Eau de Parfum2023
    Very similar
    New comparison

    ARA(GON) wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: ARC vs. ARA(GON)
    ARCARA(GON)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh BalkrishnanAntonio Lasheras
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    ARC

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Lavender
    Earthy
    Mossy
    Balsamic

    ARA(GON)

    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Herbal
    Woody
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Pine TreeRosemaryBasilThyme
    BasilCypressCardamomCumin
    Heart
    LavenderHimalayan jasmine
    RosemaryArtemisiaThymeLavenderSainfoins
    Base
    Siam BenzoinOakmossStyrax
    OakmossElemi Resin

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: ARC vs. ARA(GON)
    ARCARA(GON)
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Most niche fragrances hedge. This one doesn't. ARC commits fully to its herbal, resinous character, bold from the start, meditative by the end. The 40% concentration means two sprays will do the job.ARC
    Some fragrances announce themselves. This one just starts growing on you, in the best way. The herbal intensity isn't for those who want to smell like nothing.ARA(GON)