141 community ratings

Arz El-Rab

Name: Arz El-Rab
Brand: Berdoues

Perfumer: Cyrill Rolland

2015UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.3/ 10

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141 ratings

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Berdoues Arz El-Rab is a fresh, spicy unisex scent built on Chinese ginger, Iris tingitana and Virginia cedar; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 116 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.0 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% 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

Chinese ginger

Heart notesfirst few hours

Iris tingitana

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Virginia cedar

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does Arz El-Rab smell like?

It opens with Chinese ginger giving a citrusy, spicy freshness. Iris tingitana adds a soft, powdery heart, and Virginia cedar sets a woody base underneath. The fresh and citrus accords lead, with spice and powder sitting behind them.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the top occasions. Character votes lean masculine. Atelier Cologne Iris Rebelle and Cartier Eau de Cartier Essence d'Orange have a close profile.