37 community ratings

Arabesque

Name: Arabesque
Brand: Alkemia

UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.8/ 10

Community score
37 ratings

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Alkemia Arabesque is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter and in the evening, with a sweet, spicy, resinous character.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 29 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.0 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.2 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Spikenard

Kyphi

Arabian sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Creamy
Resinous
Earthy

What does Arabesque smell like?

It smells warm and dense, and it reads as one piece. Benzoin and kyphi bring sweetness and resinous warmth, while cassia adds spice. Orris root lends a powdery, creamy softness and spikenard gives an earthy touch. Arabian sandalwood and Mysore sandalwood build a woody base.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. It leans towards fall and winter and towards evenings and nights out, and rarely suits summer. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Chanel Coromandel and Xerjoff Amber Star have a close profile.