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Which Should You Buy?
This one is a divisive fig - expect anything from 'divine' to 'old haunted house'. If you're after green, woody fig with a smoky leather twist, and you don't mind a bit of a journey from the opening, you'll likely love it. If incense or leather aren't your jam, steer clear of a blind buy.
Arabie is a deeply polarising one, splitting the crowd cleanly down the middle. For some, it's an enchanting voyage to an exotic spice bazaar. For others? A culinary catastrophe, smelling more like a Christmas cake or curry paste than a wearable fragrance.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 4% |
| Floral | 3% | 0% |
| Fruity | 5% | 11% |
| Green | 17% | 7% |
| Sweet | 26% | 32% |
| Warm | 27% | 36% |
| Woody | 14% | 14% |
| Earthy | 9% | 11% |
| Animalic | 7% | 1% |
| Fresh | 10% | 5% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and enduring longevity make it a bit much for the office. However, its sophisticated and bold character, especially with the leather and incense notes, lends itself perfectly to dates and formal events. It's a versatile all-year-round scent, though some find it heavy for high heat.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent, dense, and sweet-spicy character makes it unsuitable for the office, but its warmth and exoticism shine for a date or a special cold-weather evening. Many reviews describe it as too 'foody' or heavy for everyday wear, hence lower casual and formal scores.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Sweet, Fruity accords and Tonka Bean, Benzoin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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