Arabie
Serge LutensEau de Parfum2000
Side by side
Arabie vs. Tobacolor
Is Arabie better than Tobacolor?
Tobacolor rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
SandalwoodCedarwood
sweetwarm spicyfruityamber
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 Arabie and Tobacolor?
| Arabie | Tobacolor | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2000 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens | François Demachy |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Arabie and Tobacolor smell?
Arabie
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Balsamic
Tobacolor
Sweet
Fruity
Honey
Tobacco
Amber
Smoky
Warm Spicy
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Arabie and Tobacolor share?
Top—
GrapefruitRosemaryBergamotElemi ResinFrankincenseGingerLemon
Heart
Dried FruitsCloveDatesNutmegCarawayBay LeafResinous NotesFigMandarin Orange
LavenderLemon tree woodGinger
Base
MyrrhSiam BenzoinLabdanumSandalwoodCedarwoodTonka Bean
CedarwoodSandalwoodVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
Siam BenzoinLabdanumResinous Notes
Elemi ResinFrankincense
Citric Notes
Mandarin Orange
GrapefruitBergamotLemon
Spicy Notes
CloveNutmegCaraway
Ginger
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
CedarwoodSandalwood
Green Notes
Fig
Vetiver
Herbaceous Notes
Bay Leaf
Rosemary
Where they fit
When and where do Arabie and Tobacolor work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Arabie or Tobacolor?
| Arabie | Tobacolor | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Arabie and Tobacolor?
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
Tobacolor is not a tobacco powerhouse in the traditional sense. The citrus and herbaceous opening surprises, and the drydown rewards patience with clean woods that feel premium.Tobacolor
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