Mefisto
Casamorati 1888Eau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Mefisto vs. Water of Arabia
Is Mefisto better than Water of Arabia?
Water of Arabia projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotSandalwood
CitrusPowderyFloralfresh spicyaromaticWoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Mefisto and Water of Arabia?
| Mefisto | Water of Arabia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Flori | Mahsam Raza |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Mefisto and Water of Arabia smell?
Mefisto
Citrus
Powdery
Floral
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Sweet
Lavender
Woody
Water of Arabia
Woody
Citrus
Fruity
Green
Aromatic
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Mefisto and Water of Arabia share?
Top
Bergamot zestBergamotCalabrian LemonGrapefruitAmalfi LemonLavender
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisFlorentine IrisRose
Green TeaBlackcurrant
Base
AmberSandalwoodVirginia CedarMuskCedarwood
Sandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Bergamot zestBergamotCalabrian LemonGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon
BergamotMandarin Orange
Woody Notes
SandalwoodVirginia CedarCedarwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Mefisto and Water of Arabia work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Mefisto or Water of Arabia?
| Mefisto | Water of Arabia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Mefisto and Water of Arabia?
A citrus-lavender powerhouse that actually evolves. Most flank this structure, but the powdery iris and sandalwood drydown give Mefisto real depth. Smells expensive without trying too hard.Mefisto
Some dupes try too hard to approximate. This one just commits. The green tea keeps it honest, not synthetic fresh, not aquatic novelty, while the sandalwood base means it actually lasts past the.Water of Arabia
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