Fragrance comparison

Arabesque SIlver vs Lime & Basil

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Arabesque SIlver

Arabesque

4.003 votes

Rank #49,576 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Lime & Basil

The Perfume Shop

3.002 votes

Rank #71,263 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lime & Basil takes 2 of 3 categories.

Arabesque SIlver
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lime & Basil
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Arabesque SIlver1/3

Lime & Basil2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabesque SIlverArabesque

Lime & BasilThe Perfume Shop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 26%Had 13%Want 61%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityLime & Basil

SillageLime & Basil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky91%

powdery83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

sweet56%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

White MuskMandarin OrangeLimeVetiverMadagascar Vanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeLime

Heart

Star AniseBasilPepper

Base

Tahitian VanillaTobaccoAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lime, Vetiver and Madagascar Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,576

PerfumerEsmail Firoz, Mustafa Firoz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#71,263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArabesque SIlverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabesque 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…

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Lime & Basil by The Perfume Shop offers a dry, aromatic citrus experience. It pairs sharp lime with savory kitchen herbs, steering clear of typical sugary summer cologne formulas. Vetiver and tobacco ground the base, making it a rugged option for warm, sunny afternoons.

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 Lime & Basil?

Lime & Basil takes 2 of 3 categories. Arabesque SIlver is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Lime & Basil is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Arabesque SIlver for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lime & Basil for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Arabesque SIlver or Lime & Basil?

Lime & Basil lasts longest (Lime & Basil 60/100, Arabesque SIlver 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabesque SIlver or Lime & Basil?

Lime & Basil projects furthest (Lime & Basil 75/100, Arabesque SIlver 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabesque SIlver and Lime & Basil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lime, Vetiver and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Arabesque SIlver or Lime & Basil better for summer or winter?

Arabesque SIlver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabesque SIlver and Lime & Basil?

Arabesque SIlver features White Musk, Mandarin Orange, Lime, Vetiver and Madagascar Vanilla. Lime & Basil has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Lime, heart notes of Star Anise, Basil and Pepper, a base of Tahitian Vanilla, Tobacco, Amber and Vetiver.