Fragrance comparison

Arabesque vs Babe Oud

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 278 ratings analysed

5 wins

Arabesque

Ormonde Jayne

4.08237 votes

Rank #5,856 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Babe Oud

Missguided

3.2441 votes

Rank #20,940 OudFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabesque takes 5 of 7 categories.

Arabesque
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Babe Oud
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Arabesque5/7

Babe Oud2/7

Ratings & consensus: Arabesque
Community sentiment: Arabesque
Longevity: Arabesque
Sillage & projection: Arabesque
Value for money: Babe Oud
Versatility: Babe Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arabesque

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArabesqueOrmonde Jayne

Babe OudMissguided

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 54%

3.24/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 47%

Category winnerArabesqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

237 votes

14%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

28%Dislike

8%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerArabesqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityArabesque

SillageArabesque

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBabe OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

woody61%

oud100%

fresh spicy88%

rose77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

soft spicy42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both oud and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronBlack CurrantBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliMossMusk

Top

Red FruitsPink PepperLemonNeroliBergamotOrange

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)GeraniumRoseBlack PepperSaffronJasmine

Base

VetiverPatchouliMuskCashmere WoodCedarTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer26

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerBabe OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex55

Women23

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,856

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#20,940

PerfumerCelia Orozco Cirimbilli

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerArabesqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabesque by Ormonde Jayne pairs tart blackcurrant and bergamot with a sharp kick of black pepper and saffron at the top. The opening feels energetic and bright before softening into a lush heart of rose absolute and jasmine. As the initial citrus sparkle fades, the dry-down reveals a grounded base of agarwood, earthy…

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Babe Oud opens with bright citrus, red fruits and pepper, then settles into a rosy, musky woody scent with a softer, more approachable take on oud. Reviews suggest it wears sweeter and less animalic than the name implies, making it a budget-friendly option for shoppers who want a rose-oud style fragrance without going…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arabesque or Babe Oud?

Arabesque takes 5 of 7 categories. Arabesque is rated 4.08/5 from 237 votes; Babe Oud is rated 3.24/5 from 41 votes. Choose Arabesque for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Babe Oud for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabesque or Babe Oud?

They last about the same: Arabesque 77/100, Babe Oud 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arabesque or Babe Oud?

Arabesque projects furthest (Arabesque 66/100, Babe Oud 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabesque and Babe Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and rose accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Rose.

Is Arabesque or Babe Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arabesque is the stronger pick. For winter, Arabesque is the stronger pick. Babe Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabesque and Babe Oud?

Arabesque has top notes of Saffron, Black Currant, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Moss and Musk. Babe Oud has top notes of Red Fruits, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Geranium, Rose and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Musk and Cashmere Wood.