Fragrance comparison

Arabian Diamond vs Elle 25

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

5 wins

Arabian Diamond

M. Micallef

3.6673 votes

Rank #15,935 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Elle 25

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

3.6422 votes

Rank #18,172 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabian Diamond takes 5 of 5 categories.

Arabian Diamond
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Elle 25
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arabian Diamond5/5

Elle 250/5

Ratings & consensus: Arabian Diamond
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Arabian Diamond
Sillage & projection: Arabian Diamond
Value for money: Arabian Diamond
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

Elle 25Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

3.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

Category winnerArabian DiamondRating 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

36%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityArabian Diamond

SillageArabian Diamond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerArabian DiamondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

oud84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

floral100%

musky83%

woody65%

powdery48%

mossy30%

Scent match26%Clearly different · 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

Notes

Floral NotesMuskVirginia Cedaroak moss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMusk, oak moss and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer15

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer10

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,935

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#18,172

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews21

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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Elle 25 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Kurkdjian. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy …

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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 Elle 25?

Arabian Diamond takes 5 of 5 categories. Arabian Diamond is rated 3.66/5 from 73 votes; Elle 25 is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes. Choose Arabian Diamond for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Elle 25 for a floral and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabian Diamond or Elle 25?

Arabian Diamond lasts longest (Arabian Diamond 79/100, Elle 25 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabian Diamond or Elle 25?

Arabian Diamond projects furthest (Arabian Diamond 73/100, Elle 25 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabian Diamond and Elle 25 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Musk, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.

Is Arabian Diamond or Elle 25 better for summer or winter?

Arabian Diamond suits daytime wear; Elle 25 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabian Diamond and Elle 25?

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. Elle 25 features Floral Notes, Musk, Virginia Cedar and oak moss.