Arabie
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2000 | Year | 2014 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Tobacco
ScentArt
Which Should You 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.
This is a seriously polarising scent, loved by many for its unique take on tobacco, but others are left cold by what they perceive as an overwhelming clove note or disappointing performance. Don't blind buy; this is one you need to sniff out for yourself for fear of 'clove shock'.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 4% | 1% |
| Floral | 0% | 1% |
| Fruity | 11% | 9% |
| Green | 7% | 1% |
| Sweet | 32% | 37% |
| Warm | 36% | 33% |
| Woody | 14% | 18% |
| Earthy | 11% | 13% |
| Animalic | 1% | 1% |
| Fresh | 5% | 4% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent spicy tobacco and sweet accords lean this towards evenings and cooler weather. While some find it office-appropriate due to moderate sillage after initial hours, it's best suited for dates, casual outings, or even semi-formal events where its rich character can shine without overwhelming those around you.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Warm Spicy, Fruity accords and Cedar, Clove notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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