Spell 125
Papillon Artisan PerfumesEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Spell 125 vs. Arcadia
Is Spell 125 better than Arcadia?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Sandalwood
amberwoodyaromaticbalsamicfresh spicywarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Spell 125 and Arcadia?
| Spell 125 | Arcadia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Liz Moores | Hiram Green |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Spell 125 and Arcadia smell?
Spell 125
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Animalic
Balsamic
Floral
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Arcadia
Warm Spicy
Woody
Amber
Lavender
Aromatic
White Floral
Balsamic
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Spell 125 and Arcadia share?
Top
Siberian Stone Pine
LavenderBergamotSpicy Notes
Heart
Siberian PineFrankincenseYlang-Ylang
JasmineRoseResinous Notes
Base
SandalwoodAmbergrisHemlock
Tonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Ylang-Ylang
JasmineLavenderRose
Woody Notes
Siberian Stone PineSandalwoodSiberian Pine
Sandalwood
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Resinous Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Spell 125 and Arcadia work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Spell 125 or Arcadia?
| Spell 125 | Arcadia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Spell 125 and Arcadia?
Some fragrances announce themselves. Spell 125 just arrives, resinous, coniferous, a little ancient. This isn't a scent for the faint of heart or the floral-inclined.Spell 125
Arcadia leans into intensity rather than softening it. The lavender arrives sharp and unapologetic, commanding presence from the first moment. What follows is a fragrance that refuses to compromise.Arcadia
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