Score
87/100

The Merchant of Venice Arabesque

2015

“Plum, tobacco leaf and cinnamon in a Venetian palazzo — rich, warm and decadently inviting.”

Arabesque
sweet
warm spicy
fruity

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The take

What works

  • ●Rich, smooth plum-tobacco gourmand
  • ●Warm, inviting cinnamon and tonka
  • ●Beautiful bottle

Trade-offs

  • ●Too rich for high heat
  • ●A luxury purchase

Notes

Top

PlumPlumTobacco LeafTobacco LeafGingerGinger

Mid

CinnamonCinnamonTonka BeanTonka BeanCedarCedar

Base

BenzoinBenzoinMuskMuskVetiverVetiver

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Across a table
Sillage
Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Spring and daytime work too. Unisex.

When

  • Spring, 38%, works
  • Summer, 15%
  • Fall, 94%, best
  • Winter, 100%, best
  • Day, 58%, works
  • Night, 86%, best

Occasions

Date nightNight outSpecial occasion

Gender

Unisex

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Arabesque smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Franck Boclet Tobacco, Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition. Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.

How long does Arabesque last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Arabesque?

Arabesque is best in fall and winter, at night. Spring and daytime work too. It suits date nights, nights out, and special occasions.

Is Arabesque worth it?

At this price, yes for this tier. Rich, smooth plum-tobacco gourmand. Warm, inviting cinnamon and tonka.