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    Side by side

    Socotra vs. ARC

    Socotra by Hunayn bottle

    Socotra

    Hunayn
    Extrait de Parfum2025
    Clearly related
    ARC by Mallo bottle

    ARC

    Mallo
    Eau de Parfum2023
    New comparison

    Socotra wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Socotra vs. ARC
    SocotraARC
    ConcentrationExtrait de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20252023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAdill AliAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Socotra

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Fresh Spicy
    Tobacco
    Cinnamon
    Aromatic

    ARC

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Lavender
    Earthy
    Mossy
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaffronChiliFrankincenseDragon's Blood Resin
    Pine TreeRosemaryBasilThyme
    Heart
    BenzoinTobaccoOmani Red FrankincenseLabdanum
    LavenderHimalayan jasmine
    Base
    OudRed CedarBlack AmbergrisDragon's Blood
    Siam BenzoinOakmossStyrax

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Socotra vs. ARC
    SocotraARC
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The animalic and smoky notes aren't decoration, they're the point. If you've been searching for a frankincense-forward fragrance with real presence, this delivers.Socotra
    Most niche fragrances hedge. This one doesn't. ARC commits fully to its herbal, resinous character, bold from the start, meditative by the end. The 40% concentration means two sprays will do the job.ARC