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Arabia Madame vs Unforgettable

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

Updated 59 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabia Madame takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Arabia Madame

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Unforgettable

    Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arabia Madame5/7
Unforgettable2/7
Ratings & consensus
Arabia Madame
Community sentiment
Arabia Madame
Longevity
Arabia Madame
Sillage & projection
Unforgettable
Value for money
Arabia Madame
Versatility
Unforgettable
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Arabia Madame

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Arabia MadameLe Chameau
UnforgettableAlexandria Fragrances
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.26/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 41%Had 7%Want 51%
3.88/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 35%Had 3%Want 62%
Category winnerArabia MadameRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
53%Love
29%Like
12%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate

34 votes

48%Love
16%Like
16%Ok
16%Dislike
4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerArabia MadameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityArabia Madame

SillageUnforgettable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value74
¤ Price value58
Category winnerArabia MadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
rose77%
earthy69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top1 to 2 hours
OrangeLemonBergamot
Heart3 to 5 hours
PatchouliRoseJasmine
Base4 to 6 hours
VetiverVanilla
Top
Ylang-YlangJasmineGardeniaBergamotBlack CurrantOrangeLemon
Heart
LotusSpices
Base
PatchouliDark ChocolateSandalwoodVetiverVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesOrange, Lemon, Bergamot and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Arabia Madame, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer56
Fall56
Winter17
Day100
Night61
Spring89
Summer33
Fall100
Winter89
Day33
Night100
Category winnerUnforgettableMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex3
Women91
Men0
Unisex83
Women17
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#40,133

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArabia MadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabia Madame by Le Chameau is a floral citrus fragrance built around a classic combination of bright fruit and earthy base notes. The scent opens with a crisp burst of orange, lemon, and bergamot, creating a clean and lively introduction. As the bright citrus settles, the heart reveals romantic rose and jasmine balan…

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Unforgettable is a rich floral amber with a dark, polished edge. The opening mixes white flowers and bright citrus, then settles into a warmer heart of spice, woods, patchouli and a noticeable chocolate-vanilla base. It reads dressy, full-bodied and more suited to evening wear than hot weather. If you enjoy floral sce…

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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, Arabia Madame or Unforgettable?

Arabia Madame takes 5 of 7 categories. Arabia Madame is rated 4.26/5 from 34 votes; Unforgettable is rated 3.88/5 from 25 votes. Choose Arabia Madame for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unforgettable for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabia Madame or Unforgettable?

Arabia Madame lasts longest (Arabia Madame 71/100, Unforgettable 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabia Madame or Unforgettable?

Unforgettable projects furthest (Unforgettable 71/100, Arabia Madame 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabia Madame and Unforgettable smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Arabia Madame or Unforgettable better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arabia Madame is the stronger pick. For winter, Unforgettable is the stronger pick. Arabia Madame suits daytime wear; Unforgettable suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabia Madame and Unforgettable?

Arabia Madame has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver and Vanilla. Unforgettable has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Gardenia and Bergamot, heart notes of Lotus and Spices, a base of Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

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