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Dates Delight vs Arabesque

Dates Delight and Arabesque overlap 51% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Dates Delight came out in 2016, Arabesque in 2015.

At a glance

Dates DelightArabesque
BrandThe House of OudThe Merchant Of Venice
Release year20162015
Rating
8.4/101,243 votes
8.4/101,320 votes
Longevity
8.0/10
8.3/10
Sillage
7.7/10
7.8/10

When to wear

Seasons
Dates DelightArabesque
Winter44%43%
Autumn42%41%
Spring11%13%
Occasions
Dates DelightArabesque
Evening36%32%
Nighttime34%31%
Casual17%19%
Daytime8%10%
Office5%7%

Notes

In both

  • Tonka bean
  • Cinnamon
  • Benzoin

Dates Delight

Only in this one

  • Date
  • Peony
  • Caramel
  • Coumarin
  • Indonesian oud
  • Labdanum
  • Honey
  • Sugar powder

Arabesque

Only in this one

  • Plum
  • Tobacco leaf
  • Ginger
  • Cedarwood
  • Vetiver
  • White musk

Accords

Dates Delight

  1. Fruity
  2. Sweet
  3. Gourmand
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental

Arabesque

  1. Fruity
  2. Sweet
  3. Gourmand
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Arabesque lasts longer: longevity 8.3/10 against 8.0/10 for Dates Delight.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.7/10 for Dates Delight, 7.8/10 for Arabesque.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 44% of the season votes for Dates Delight and 43% for Arabesque.

Which one is rated higher?

Both are rated 8.4/10.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Tonka bean, Cinnamon, Benzoin.