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    Side by side

    Arcus vs. Sumatra Rain

    Arcus by Amouage bottle

    Arcus

    Amouage
    Eau de Parfum2006
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Arcus wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Arcus vs. Sumatra Rain
    ArcusSumatra Rain
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20061993
    GenderMaleMale
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Arcus

    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh
    Green
    Floral
    Herbal

    Sumatra Rain

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    White Floral
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LimeBergamotFig Leaf
    LimeBergamotPetitgrainGalbanumLavender
    Heart
    CyclamenBasilLavenderGeranium
    CloveJasmineClary SageOrange BlossomCyclamenGeranium
    Base
    TeakwoodLitchiAmberPatchouli
    CedarMuskMossAmberSandalwoodTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Arcus vs. Sumatra Rain
    ArcusSumatra Rain
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Not every Amouage needs to announce itself. Arcus is the quieter choice, fresh, grounded, and unexpectedly versatile. The citrus stays bright without screaming, and the base actually lingers.Arcus
    Most masculine fragrances play it safe. Galbanum and cloves together is not safe, it's a statement that says you've worn this before and you'll wear it again.Sumatra Rain