Arabian Diamond vs Sinan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sinan takes 4 of 7 categories.
Arabian DiamondChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
SinanChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Arabian Diamond3/7
Sinan4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sinan
- Community sentiment
- Sinan
- Longevity
- Arabian Diamond
- Sillage & projection
- Arabian Diamond
- Value for money
- Arabian Diamond
- Versatility
- Sinan
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sinan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Arabian DiamondM. MicallefSinanJean-Marc SinanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%
4.49/ 5 · 132 votes
Have 44%Had 18%Want 38%
Category winnerSinanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
49%Like
2%Ok
23%Dislike
0%Hate
47 votes
63%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
132 votes
Category winnerSinanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArabian Diamond
SillageArabian Diamond
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArabian DiamondBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
woody92%
oud84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
rose77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, rose and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotStar Anise
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)RoseGeraniumYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
ResinSandalwoodMuskoak mossVirginia CedarAmber
Top
CorianderBrazilian RosewoodAldehydesGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
RoseCarnationGeraniumIrisJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossPatchouliIncenseVetiverAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring31
Summer15
Fall100
Winter92
Day100
Night67
Spring58
Summer48
Fall100
Winter75
Day89
Night100
Category winnerSinanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,437
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#4,677
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews22
Category winnerSinanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArabian 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 …
Reviews →Jean-Marc Sinan Sinan opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, coriander, and bitter bergamot, cutting quickly into a dense, moody botanical greenness. As the initial flash cools down, dark rose, spicy carnation, and earthy geranium emerge alongside a faint, soapy iris touch. The fragrance settles into an unapologetical…
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, Arabian Diamond or Sinan?
Sinan takes 4 of 7 categories. Arabian Diamond is rated 3.66/5 from 73 votes; Sinan is rated 4.49/5 from 132 votes. Choose Arabian Diamond for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sinan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Arabian Diamond or Sinan?
Arabian Diamond lasts longest (Arabian Diamond 79/100, Sinan 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arabian Diamond or Sinan?
Arabian Diamond projects furthest (Arabian Diamond 73/100, Sinan 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arabian Diamond and Sinan smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, rose and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Arabian Diamond or Sinan better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sinan is the stronger pick. For winter, Arabian Diamond is the stronger pick. Arabian Diamond suits daytime wear; Sinan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arabian Diamond and Sinan?
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. Sinan has top notes of Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Geranium and Iris, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Incense and Vetiver.
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