Arabians
MontaleEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Arabians vs. Black Gold
Is Arabians better than Black Gold?
Arabians peaks in winter, while Black Gold belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
RoseOudLavenderLeatherVetiverMusk
aromaticwarm spicyleatherlavenderwoodyfresh spicy
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 Arabians and Black Gold?
| Arabians | Black Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Pierre Montale |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Arabians and Black Gold smell?
Arabians
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Oud
Animalic
Leather
Lavender
Amber
Rose
Black Gold
Woody
Lavender
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Violet
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Arabians and Black Gold share?
Top
CardamomLavenderRed thyme
LavenderCitrus fruitsOudCinnamonNutmeg
Heart
RosePatchouliVetiver
VioletJasmine"JasminePatchouli LeafRoseAquatic Notes
Base
OudLeatherAmbergrisMusk
AmberWhite MuskVetiverWoody NotesLeather
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseLavender
LavenderVioletJasmine"JasmineRose
Woody Notes
Oud
Patchouli LeafOudWoody Notes
Animalic Notes
LeatherAmbergris
Leather
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
CinnamonNutmeg
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
White Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Arabians and Black Gold work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Arabians or Black Gold?
| Arabians | Black Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Arabians and Black Gold?
This fragrance wants to be noticed. Not everyone does, and that's fine, but if you're the kind of person who walks into a room and means it, this was made for you.Arabians
The violet-and-jasmine heart divides the room. Some find it powdery and refined. Others wonder what happened to the leather they signed up for. Here's the thing.Black Gold
The hunt
Where to buy Arabians and Black Gold
| Arabians | Black Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $115.15ecosmetics | — |
| 4 oz | — | $78.95fragranceshop |
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