Fragrance comparison

Arabia vs Suma Oriental

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 811 ratings analysed

3 wins

Arabia

Richouli

3.4526 votes

Rank #27,629 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Suma Oriental

Une Nuit Nomade

4.10785 votes

Rank #3,900 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabia takes 3 of 5 categories.

Arabia
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Suma Oriental
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arabia3/5

Suma Oriental2/5

Ratings & consensus: Suma Oriental
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Arabia
Sillage & projection: Arabia
Value for money: Arabia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Suma Oriental

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArabiaRichouli

Suma OrientalUne Nuit Nomade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

4.10/ 5 · 785 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerSuma OrientalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

18%Like

6%Ok

24%Dislike

18%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

43%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

785 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityArabia

SillageArabia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value51

Category winnerArabiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

cacao77%

rum69%

earthy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiBlack Pepper

Heart

Cashmere WoodGeraniumLicoriceRose

Base

Guaiac WoodHoneyCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Cacao PodRumCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Heart2-4 hrs

Patchouli

Base6-10 hrs

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Guaiac Wood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Suma Oriental, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer17

Fall100

Winter58

Day83

Night100

Spring20

Summer10

Fall100

Winter95

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex41

Women12

Men26

Unisex61

Women14

Date 38%Casual 23%Party 21%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews74

Category winnerSuma OrientalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabia opens with peppery elemi, then settles into a woody rose with a slightly resinous, earthy feel. The honey and patchouli in the base soften the dry woods without turning it into a dessert scent. It reads unisex, leans warm and spiced, and makes the most sense in cooler weather or evening wear. Sample first if yo…

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Suma Oriental by Une Nuit Nomade delivers a lush, dark gourmand profile without drowning in sugar. The first spray releases dark cacao pod, boozy dark rum, and earthy nagarmotha. It feels dense immediately. Soon, a rich heart of Indonesian patchouli takes over the scent bubble, backed by creamy sandalwood and warm ton…

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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, Arabia or Suma Oriental?

Arabia takes 3 of 5 categories. Arabia is rated 3.45/5 from 26 votes; Suma Oriental is rated 4.10/5 from 785 votes. Choose Arabia for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Suma Oriental for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabia or Suma Oriental?

Arabia lasts longest (Arabia 78/100, Suma Oriental 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabia or Suma Oriental?

Arabia projects furthest (Arabia 75/100, Suma Oriental 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabia and Suma Oriental smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Guaiac Wood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli.

Is Arabia or Suma Oriental better for summer or winter?

Arabia suits evening wear; Suma Oriental suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabia and Suma Oriental?

Arabia has top notes of elemi and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Geranium, Licorice and Rose, a base of Guaiac Wood, Honey, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli. Suma Oriental has top notes of Cacao Pod, Rum and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood.