1,320 community ratings

Arabesque

2015UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

8.4/ 10

Community score
1,320 ratings

The Merchant Of Venice Arabesque is a fruity, spicy unisex scent that opens with plum, tobacco leaf and ginger and is sweetened by tonka bean and cinnamon.

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Skunky's take: Like a fruit basket, fun and colorful.

How does it perform?

From 1,183 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.9 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

93% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy

What does Arabesque smell like?

The top holds plum, tobacco leaf and ginger; the heart brings tonka bean, cinnamon and cedarwood. Vetiver, white musk and benzoin in the base soften it into a creamy sweetness. The overall impression is gourmand, oriental and woody.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daily or office wear. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't sit clearly on one side. Lattafa Teriaq Intense and Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique have a close profile.