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    Side by side

    Black Vines vs. Arabie

    Clearly related
    Arabie by Serge Lutens bottle

    Arabie

    Serge Lutens
    Eau de Parfum2000
    New comparison

    Black Vines peaks in fall, while Arabie belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Vines vs. Arabie
    Black VinesArabie
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20142000
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJohn PeggChristopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Vines

    Soft Spicy
    Anis
    Sweet
    Cinnamon
    Balsamic
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Amber

    Arabie

    Fresh Spicy
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Fruity
    Amber
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CinnamonFrankincense
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    Heart
    LicoriceStar AniseFig
    Dried FruitsCloveDatesNutmegCarawayBay LeafResinous NotesFigMandarin Orange
    Base
    VanillaTonka BeanCanadian FirIncenseBalsam Fir
    MyrrhSiam BenzoinLabdanumSandalwoodCedarwoodTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Vines vs. Arabie
    Black VinesArabie
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Black Vines doesn't coddle. The anise doesn't let the vanilla get comfortable, it keeps things sharp, keeps things honest, and by the time the fir settles you've earned something that feels hard-won.Black Vines
    This one doesn't negotiate. Either it becomes your signature or it collects dust on a shelf. The spice- resin density pulls no punches, cumin, clove, warm myrrh layered over candied sweetness.Arabie