Fragrance comparison

Arabesque vs Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 520 ratings analysed

Arabesque

Ormonde Jayne

4.08237 votes

Rank #5,856 RoseOud

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49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum

Ex Nihilo

4.41283 votes

Rank #3,180 WoodyOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Arabesque
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Arabesque2/7

Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum5/7

Ratings & consensus: Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum
Community sentiment: Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum
Longevity: Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum
Value for money: Arabesque
Versatility: Arabesque
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArabesqueOrmonde Jayne

Outcast Blue Extrait de ParfumEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 54%

4.41/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerOutcast Blue Extrait de ParfumRating 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

65%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

283 votes

Category winnerOutcast Blue Extrait de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityOutcast Blue Extrait de Parfum

SillageOutcast Blue Extrait de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value31

Category winnerArabesqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

woody61%

woody100%

oud92%

tobacco84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both oud, woody and warm spicy

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

Top20-30 mins

SaffronBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoVetiverMossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Pepper, Agarwood (Oud) and Moss. Durations are only published for Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer26

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring43

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winnerArabesqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex55

Women23

Men76

Unisex22

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,856

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#3,180

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerOutcast Blue Extrait de ParfumHigher 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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Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum by Ex Nihilo is an intense, dark woody fragrance built around smoky agarwood, dry tobacco, and biting black pepper. The opening hits with a sharp crackle of fiery spice and earthy saffron, cutting through the air like a fresh leather jacket in autumn wind. As the fiery spices settle, an …

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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 Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum?

Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Arabesque is rated 4.08/5 from 237 votes; Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.41/5 from 283 votes. Choose Arabesque for a rose and oud character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabesque or Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum?

Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum 80/100, Arabesque 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabesque or Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum?

Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum 70/100, Arabesque 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabesque and Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Pepper, Agarwood (Oud) and Moss.

Is Arabesque or Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arabesque is the stronger pick. For winter, Arabesque is the stronger pick. Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabesque and Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum?

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. Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Vetiver and Moss.