Fragrance comparison

Arabian Prestige Original vs Raboob

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

2 wins

Arabian Prestige Original

Arabian Oud

3.9522 votes

Rank #36,925 Warm SpicyHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Raboob

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #56,572 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabian Prestige Original takes 2 of 3 categories.

Arabian Prestige Original
Choose it for a warm spicy and honey character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Raboob
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Arabian Prestige Original2/3

Raboob1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabian Prestige OriginalArabian Oud

RaboobNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 60%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

23%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityArabian Prestige Original

SillageRaboob

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

honey90%

metallic80%

oud70%

leather60%

sweet50%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)

Heart

SaffronRoseCinnamon

Base

Honey

Top

RoseAgarwood (Oud)LemonBergamotJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldSaffron

Heart

AmberSageCardamomCashmirwoodYlang-YlangCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoney

Base

PatchouliPrecious WoodsWhite MuskOakmossVetiverLeatherGurjan balsamSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Saffron, Rose and Honey. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer33

Fall50

Winter100

Day67

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#56,572

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArabian Prestige OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabian Prestige Original by Arabian Oud opens with a heavy blast of smoky agarwood and sharp saffron before settling into a warm heart of cinnamon and dark rose. A thick base of golden honey and resinous oud clings to skin for hours, making it ideal for freezing winter evenings and formal cold-weather events.

Reviews →

Raboob by Nabeel is a dense, warming oriental blend that centers on the classic combination of rose and agarwood. Cardamom and saffron add dry, spicy warmth, while leather and patchouli anchor the base. It is a bold choice for chilly autumn evenings, suited for those who appreciate heavy Middle Eastern profiles.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arabian Prestige Original or Raboob?

Arabian Prestige Original takes 2 of 3 categories. Arabian Prestige Original is rated 3.95/5 from 22 votes; Raboob is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Arabian Prestige Original for a warm spicy and honey character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Raboob for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Arabian Prestige Original or Raboob?

They last about the same: Arabian Prestige Original 82/100, Raboob 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arabian Prestige Original or Raboob?

Raboob projects furthest (Raboob 94/100, Arabian Prestige Original 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabian Prestige Original and Raboob smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Rose and Honey.

Is Arabian Prestige Original or Raboob better for summer or winter?

Arabian Prestige Original suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabian Prestige Original and Raboob?

Arabian Prestige Original has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Saffron, Rose and Cinnamon, a base of Honey. Raboob has top notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Sage, Cardamom and Cashmirwood, a base of Patchouli, Precious Woods, White Musk and Oakmoss.