Fragrance comparison

19 Degree vs Arab Tradition

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 17 Oct 2026 531 ratings analysed

19 Degree

TUMI

4.35310 votes

Rank #2,999 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Arab Tradition

Nabeel

4.24221 votes

Rank #1,459 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arab Tradition takes 4 of 7 categories.

19 Degree
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Arab Tradition
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

19 Degree2/7

Arab Tradition4/7

Ratings & consensus: 19 Degree
Community sentiment: Arab Tradition
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Arab Tradition
Value for money: Arab Tradition
Versatility: 19 Degree
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arab Tradition

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

19 DegreeTUMI

Arab TraditionNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 310 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

4.24/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winner19 DegreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

310 votes

61%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

171 votes

Category winnerArab TraditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageArab Tradition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value78

Category winnerArab TraditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

fruity92%

musky84%

powdery77%

woody69%

sweet61%

leather100%

fruity92%

amber84%

sweet77%

animalic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both leather, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSaffronThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberrySuedeBirch

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherMuskSandalwood

Top

RaspberrySaffronThyme

Heart

OlibanumJasmine

Base

LeatherSuedeWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Thyme, Raspberry and Suede. Durations are only published for 19 Degree, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner19 DegreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

Work 36%Date 27%Casual 24%Party 13%

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,999

PerfumerCatherine Selig

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#1,459

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews84

Category winnerArab TraditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

TUMI 19 Degree delivers an invigorating take on modern leather, pairing crisp bergamot and spicy saffron with a bold shot of tart raspberry. As the initial brightness settles, smooth suede and smoky birch wood step forward to build an assertive, masculine heart. The base rests on rich leather, creamy sandalwood, and c…

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This leather-centric scent wraps dry raspberry in saffron and warm amber notes. It suits casual autumn evenings and chilly rainy days when you want a dry, warm skin scent that does not overwhelm. The herbal thyme and dry suede notes keep the blend grounded, offering a soft alternative to heavy winter orientals.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 19 Degree or Arab Tradition?

Arab Tradition takes 4 of 7 categories. 19 Degree is rated 4.35/5 from 310 votes; Arab Tradition is rated 4.24/5 from 221 votes. Choose 19 Degree for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Arab Tradition for a leather and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 19 Degree or Arab Tradition?

They last about the same: 19 Degree 73/100, Arab Tradition 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 19 Degree or Arab Tradition?

Arab Tradition projects furthest (Arab Tradition 65/100, 19 Degree 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 19 Degree and Arab Tradition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Thyme, Raspberry and Suede.

Is 19 Degree or Arab Tradition better for summer or winter?

For summer, 19 Degree is the stronger pick. For winter, 19 Degree is the stronger pick. 19 Degree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 19 Degree and Arab Tradition?

19 Degree has top notes of Bergamot, Saffron and Thyme, heart notes of Raspberry, Suede and Birch, a base of Leather, Musk and Sandalwood. Arab Tradition has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Thyme, heart notes of Olibanum and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Suede, Woody Notes and Amber.