Arabie
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2000 | Year | 2008 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Aziyade
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.
Aziyade by Parfum d'Empire is a seriously divisive scent. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans adoring its spicy, fruity complexity and others recoiling from its notorious cumin note that smells like body odour. Definitely not a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 4% | 7% |
| Floral | 0% | 1% |
| Fruity | 11% | 13% |
| Green | 7% | 1% |
| Sweet | 32% | 32% |
| Warm | 36% | 39% |
| Woody | 14% | 6% |
| Earthy | 11% | 12% |
| Animalic | 1% | 6% |
| Fresh | 5% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its bold, long-lasting nature and the significant cumin element make it potentially too provocative for office wear. However, its deeply sensual and exotic profile makes it perfect for date nights and special occasions where a unique, confident statement is desired.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Fruity, Warm Spicy accords and Caraway, Date notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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