Fragrance comparison

Arabian King vs Il Flaneur

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

7 wins

Arabian King

Marc Gebauer

4.0055 votes

Rank #7,162 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Il Flaneur

Profumi Di Polignano

2.8526 votes

Rank #63,246 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabian King takes 7 of 8 categories.

Arabian King
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Il Flaneur
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arabian King7/8

Il Flaneur1/8

Ratings & consensus: Arabian King
Community sentiment: Arabian King
Longevity: Arabian King
Sillage & projection: Arabian King
Value for money: Arabian King
Versatility: Il Flaneur
Note pyramid (duration): Arabian King
Fragranxe ranking: Arabian King

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabian KingMarc Gebauer

Il FlaneurProfumi Di Polignano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

2.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerArabian KingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

55 votes

19%Love

12%Like

19%Ok

35%Dislike

15%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerArabian KingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevityArabian King

SillageArabian King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value44

Category winnerArabian KingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

musky61%

leather100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

animalic69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitAgarwood (Oud)Saffron

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseGeraniumCedar

Base8-12 hrs

MuskAmberVetiverWoody Notes

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pink PepperSaffronGrapefruitCoconut

Heart2 to 3 hours

PistachioRoseGeraniumJasmine Sambac

Base5 to 8 hours

LeatherPatchouliSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Jasmine

Category winnerArabian KingLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring23

Summer42

Fall0

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Spring30

Summer0

Fall100

Winter80

Day29

Night100

Category winnerIl FlaneurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex21

Women8

Men80

Unisex13

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,162

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#63,246

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerArabian KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabian King by Marc Gebauer delivers an aggressive burst of Middle Eastern perfumery engineered with sharp European polish. The scent kicks off with bitter grapefruit, zesty bergamot, and a dry prickle of saffron that cuts through a dark agarwood base. As the brisk citrus flash evaporates, a velvety damask rose and s…

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Il Flaneur by Profumi Di Polignano offers an unexpected clash between creamy sweetness and dark, smoky hide. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit softened by a distinct touch of coconut and saffron. Soon, a nutty heart of pistachio blends into floral geranium and rose, keeping the prof…

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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, Arabian King or Il Flaneur?

Arabian King takes 7 of 8 categories. Arabian King is rated 4.00/5 from 55 votes; Il Flaneur is rated 2.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Arabian King for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Il Flaneur for a leather and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabian King or Il Flaneur?

Arabian King lasts longest (Arabian King 91/100, Il Flaneur 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabian King or Il Flaneur?

Arabian King projects furthest (Arabian King 84/100, Il Flaneur 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabian King and Il Flaneur smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Rose.

Is Arabian King or Il Flaneur better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arabian King is the stronger pick. For winter, Arabian King is the stronger pick. Arabian King suits evening wear; Il Flaneur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabian King and Il Flaneur?

Arabian King has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver and Woody Notes. Il Flaneur has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Grapefruit and Coconut, heart notes of Pistachio, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).