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93%
Very Similar
Herod Eau de Parfum bottle Herod
Edp Concentration Edp
M Gender U
2012 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Arabian Horse Eau de Parfum bottle Arabian Horse

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Herod
A benchmark tobacco-vanilla that wraps you in smoky, spiced luxury. Herod is intense, seductive, and unmistakably plush-perfect for cold evenings, special outings, and commanding presence.
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Our Verdict - Arabian Horse
This much-debated clone of PDM Herod is a divisive force: fans laud its beast mode performance and close resemblance to the original, while critics find it synthetic and cloying. If you like a sweet, potent tobacco scent, you might just find your new obsession, but sample it first.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 5% 5%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 0% 1%
Sweet 21% 23%
Warm 38% 34%
Woody 28% 26%
Earthy 12% 16%
Animalic 9% 7%
Fresh 1% 2%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Herod EdP
Arabian Horse EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 56% vs 53%
Pepperwood™ 43% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 27% vs 38%
Osmanthus 24% vs 21%
Labdanum 23% vs 19%
Only in Herod
Incense 25%
Only in Arabian Horse
Frankincense 21%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 17% vs 29%
Cedar 14% vs 15%
Musk 14% vs 18%
Vetiver 13% vs 17%

Accords

Herod Arabian Horse
Tobacco
100%
60%
Woody
94%
Vanilla
91%
85%
Warm Spicy
83%
70%
Sweet
80%
Cinnamon
76%
70%
Amber
60%
30%
Powdery
61%
40%
Musky
56%
Patchouli
52%
30%
Balsamic
100%
Woody shared
60%
94%
91%
Warm Spicy shared
85%
83%
Sweet shared
70%
80%
76%
Amber shared
70%
60%
Powdery shared
30%
61%
Musky shared
40%
56%
52%
30%

Performance

Herod Arabian Horse
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Herod

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Herod's rich tobacco, spicy cinnamon, and creamy vanilla make it ideal for cold weather. The warmth and sweetness shine in fall and winter, but can be a bit heavy for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong projection and opulent, cozy aura, Herod excels for evening dates and formal settings. Its boldness may overwhelm in close office or sporty environments.

Arabian Horse

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong projection and longevity, Arabian Horse is best suited for evening wear and special occasions where its presence can be appreciated without being overwhelming. The sweet, warm tobacco and vanilla accords make it particularly apt for dates and cooler weather casual events, though it might be a bit much for a formal setting or an office environment.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
95%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Sweet accords and Osmanthus, Labdanum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Herod
Arabian Horse
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