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House of Azuro vs Arthur & Aston: two slim briefcases compared
A factual comparison of House of Azuro Orsini and Arthur & Aston Grand Arsène: two zipped leather briefcases at €199, with different leather claims and laptop capacity.
Written by House of Azuro, which sells Orsini. We have limited this comparison to facts published by each brand. Arthur & Aston information was checked on 10 October 2026. If a linked detail changes, please tell us at contact@houseofazuro.com.
The closest current match
Arthur & Aston Grand Arsène is the closest current match we found for Orsini. Both are around 40 cm wide, close with a zip and cost €199. Arthur & Aston does not currently show a like-for-like flap briefcase for Augusto, so we have not forced that comparison.
| House of Azuro Orsini | Arthur & Aston Grand Arsène | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €199 | €199 |
| Leather | Genuine calfskin leather | Full-grain semi-aniline cowhide |
| Size | 41 cm W × 30 cm H | 40 cm W × 29 cm H |
| Laptop | Up to 14 inches | Up to 15.6 inches; selected thin 16-inch models |
| Closure | Zipped main compartment | Zipped main compartment |
| Colours | Black, Brown | Black, Cognac, Chestnut |
| House warranty | 3 years on workmanship and materials | Not stated on the linked product page |
Which suits you
Choose Grand Arsène if the published full-grain leather specification, larger laptop compartment or third colour matters most. Choose Orsini if you want the slim 8 cm depth, restrained design and House of Azuro's stated 3-year warranty. The prices were equal when checked.
