Art of Arabia III Eau de Parfum bottle Art of Arabia III
Edp Concentration Extrait
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2023 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Art of Arabia III Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper debate-starter. Some swear it's a beast-mode, luxurious dream, rivalling high-end niche. Others find it cloyingly sweet, synthetic, and frankly, a bit weird. Definitely buy a sample before diving in folks, because you'll either adore it or utterly detest it.
Acquired
Our Verdict - The Purple Bar Extrait
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a wonderfully complex, unique journey. For others, it's a cheap Christmas potpourri. You'll need to try it to see where you land - but be warned, opinion is sharply divided.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 7%
Floral 8% 1%
Fruity 7% 10%
Green 1% 0%
Sweet 32% 43%
Warm 22% 31%
Woody 13% 9%
Earthy 18% 16%
Animalic 5% 2%
Fresh 4% 2%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Art of Arabia III EdP
The Purple Bar Extrait

Notes

Accords

Art of Arabia III Eau de Parfum The Purple Bar Extrait
100%
Amber
58%
62%
Warm Spicy
100%
94%
Sweet
75%
68%
Vanilla
62%
61%
Balsamic
49%
61%
Woody
49%
50%
Fruity
57%
Patchouli
57%
Cinnamon
55%
52%
Tobacco
52%
Aromatic
Citrus
48%
46%
Powdery
Amber shared
100%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
62%
100%
Sweet shared
94%
75%
Vanilla shared
68%
62%
Balsamic shared
61%
49%
Woody shared
61%
49%
Fruity shared
50%
57%
57%
55%
52%
52%
48%
46%

Performance

Art of Arabia III Eau de Parfum The Purple Bar Extrait
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Art of Arabia III Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its heavy sweet, amber, and tobacco accords, make it far too overwhelming for office wear or sport. However, these same characteristics, especially the indulgent date and amber notes, are perfect for an impactful date night or sophisticated formal event.

The Purple Bar Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent, warm spicy and sweet accords make it entirely unsuitable for the office or sport. However, this richness is perfect for a date night or a formal evening event, creating an aura of captivating allure.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
84%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Vanilla accords and Labdanum, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Art of Arabia III Eau de Parfum
The Purple Bar Extrait
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