Arabesque SIlver vs Gentleman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gentleman takes 2 of 3 categories.
Arabesque SIlverChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
GentlemanChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Arabesque SIlver1/3
Gentleman2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gentleman
- Sillage & projection
- Arabesque SIlver
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gentleman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Arabesque SIlverArabesqueGentlemanMahoganyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 26%Had 13%Want 61%
4.00/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 46%Had 18%Want 35%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
33%Love
44%Like
15%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGentleman
SillageArabesque SIlver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky91%
powdery83%
woody74%
aromatic65%
sweet56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
lavender61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
White MuskMandarin OrangeLimeVetiverMadagascar Vanilla
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Sicilian LemonLavenderThujaLimeMandarin Orange
Heart
PetitgrainGeraniumBasilGalbanumCardamom
Base
VetiverAmberSandalwoodPatchouliWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesWhite Musk, Mandarin Orange, Lime and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night20
Spring69
Summer38
Fall100
Winter92
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,576
PerfumerEsmail Firoz, Mustafa Firoz
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#33,599
PerfumerRoland Theil
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerGentlemanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArabesque Silver opens with a sharp burst of tart lime and juicy mandarin orange before settling into a soft backdrop of white musk and earthy vetiver. Created by perfumers Mustafa Firoz and Esmail Firoz, this aromatic fragrance for women leans into bright citrus and powdery woods rather than sugary florals. A quiet t…
Reviews →Gentleman by Mahogany opens with a burst of Sicilian Lemon and Lavender, settling into a green heart of Basil and Geranium before finishing on a warm base of Vetiver and Amber. Designed for men seeking an easygoing fougere, this scent offers an approachable style that is simple to enjoy during daytime wear.
Reviews →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 SIlver or Gentleman?
Gentleman takes 2 of 3 categories. Arabesque SIlver is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 27 votes. Choose Arabesque SIlver for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Arabesque SIlver or Gentleman?
Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 62/100, Arabesque SIlver 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arabesque SIlver or Gentleman?
Arabesque SIlver projects furthest (Arabesque SIlver 56/100, Gentleman 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arabesque SIlver and Gentleman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include White Musk, Mandarin Orange, Lime and Vetiver.
Is Arabesque SIlver or Gentleman better for summer or winter?
Arabesque SIlver suits daytime wear; Gentleman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arabesque SIlver and Gentleman?
Arabesque SIlver features White Musk, Mandarin Orange, Lime, Vetiver and Madagascar Vanilla. Gentleman has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Lavender, Thuja and Lime, heart notes of Petitgrain, Geranium, Basil and Galbanum, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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