Fragrance comparison

Arabian Diamond vs Authentic

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

3 wins

Arabian Diamond

M. Micallef

3.6673 votes

Rank #15,822 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Authentic

Marbert

4.009 votes

Rank #38,237 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabian Diamond takes 3 of 4 categories.

Arabian Diamond
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Authentic
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Arabian Diamond3/4

Authentic1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Arabian Diamond
Sillage & projection: Arabian Diamond
Value for money: Authentic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arabian Diamond

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabian DiamondM. Micallef

AuthenticMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityArabian Diamond

SillageArabian Diamond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAuthenticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

oud84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotStar Anise

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseGeraniumYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

ResinSandalwoodMuskoak mossVirginia CedarAmber

Top15-30 mins

CardamomCinnamonBergamotStar AniseRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineWater LilyVirginia CedarRose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodoak mossAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Star Anise, Rose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Authentic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer15

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night67

Spring40

Summer40

Fall40

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,822

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#38,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerArabian DiamondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabian Diamond by M. Micallef creates a sophisticated woody chypre experience for men. It opens with bright bergamot and star anise before settling into a rich, resinous heart of oud and rose. Best suited for cooler evenings, this blend offers a balanced complexity that feels grounded in quality ingredients, perfect …

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Authentic by Marbert opens with an immediate lift of brisk bergamot, sharp star anise, and sweet cinnamon bark. The first spray carries a quick vapor flash of perfumer alcohol, but that initial bite calms down within two minutes. A cool aquatic heart quickly emerges. Clean water lily and fresh rose mingle with dry Vir…

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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, Arabian Diamond or Authentic?

Arabian Diamond takes 3 of 4 categories. Arabian Diamond is rated 3.66/5 from 73 votes; Authentic is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Arabian Diamond for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Authentic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabian Diamond or Authentic?

Arabian Diamond lasts longest (Arabian Diamond 79/100, Authentic 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabian Diamond or Authentic?

Arabian Diamond projects furthest (Arabian Diamond 73/100, Authentic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabian Diamond and Authentic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Star Anise, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Arabian Diamond or Authentic better for summer or winter?

Arabian Diamond suits daytime wear; Authentic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabian Diamond and Authentic?

Arabian Diamond has top notes of Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Resin, Sandalwood, Musk and oak moss. Authentic has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Jasmine, Water Lily, Virginia Cedar and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, oak moss and Amber.