# Arabesque vs Sand Desert at Sunset

Arabesque and Sand Desert at Sunset overlap 48% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Arabesque lasts longer: longevity 8.3/10 against 6.8/10 for Sand Desert at Sunset. Arabesque projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 6.7/10 for Sand Desert at Sunset.

## At a glance

|  | Arabesque | Sand Desert at Sunset |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | The Merchant Of Venice | Zara |
| Release year | 2015 | 2023 |
| Rating | 8.4/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Longevity | 8.3/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Sillage | 7.8/10 | 6.7/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Arabesque | Sand Desert at Sunset |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter | 43% | 41% |
| Autumn | 41% | 40% |
| Spring | 13% | 13% |
| Summer | 0% | 5% |

## Occasions

|  | Arabesque | Sand Desert at Sunset |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 32% | 30% |
| Nighttime | 31% | 27% |
| Casual | 19% | 20% |
| Daytime | 10% | 14% |
| Office | 7% | 9% |

## Notes

In both: Tonka bean, Cinnamon, Cedarwood

Only in this one:

- Arabesque: Plum, Tobacco leaf, Ginger, Vetiver, White musk, Benzoin
- Sand Desert at Sunset: Iris, Frankincense, Chocolate, Orange

## Accords

- Arabesque: Fruity, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody, Oriental
- Sand Desert at Sunset: Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody, Oriental, Creamy

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Arabesque lasts longer: longevity 8.3/10 against 6.8/10 for Sand Desert at Sunset.

### Which one projects more?

Arabesque projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 6.7/10 for Sand Desert at Sunset.

### Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 43% of the season votes for Arabesque and 41% for Sand Desert at Sunset.

### Which one is rated higher?

Arabesque is rated higher: 8.4/10 against 8.0/10 for Sand Desert at Sunset.

### Which notes do they share?

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

## More

- [Arabesque details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/the-merchant-of-venice-arabesque)
- [Arabesque dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/the-merchant-of-venice-arabesque)
- [Sand Desert at Sunset details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/zara-sand-desert-at-sunset)
- [Sand Desert at Sunset dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/zara-sand-desert-at-sunset)

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