Fragrance comparison

Arabian Rose vs December 2nd

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

2 wins

Arabian Rose

Amado

4.3319 votes

Rank #18,626 RoseVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

December 2nd

Anfasic

4.754 votes

Rank #42,606 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabian Rose takes 2 of 4 categories.

Arabian Rose
Choose it for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
December 2nd
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Arabian Rose2/4

December 2nd1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Arabian Rose
Sillage & projection: December 2nd
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arabian Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabian RoseAmado

December 2ndAnfasic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 86%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityArabian Rose

SillageDecember 2nd

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

vanilla92%

musky84%

oud77%

powdery69%

floral61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

oud77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both rose and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlueberryBergamot

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

VanillaMuskAgarwood (Oud)

Top

BergamotSpicy Notes

Heart

RoseOriental notes

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Vanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Vanilla and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer17

Fall33

Winter100

Day20

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,626

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#42,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArabian RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A rose-led oriental floral that opens with a dark-berry twist, then settles into plush rose and jasmine over vanilla, musk and oud. Arabian Rose feels smooth and slightly powdery, with a sweet musky base that can read dressed-up and evening-friendly. If you like rose with a warm, sensual trail rather than a sheer, de…

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December 2nd by Anfasic opens with a quick flash of tart bergamot and cracked black pepper spices before giving way to a dense, jammy crimson rose. As the citrus fades, the heart reveals warm resinous oriental accents that meld seamlessly with dark agarwood oud. A velvety vanilla base settles beneath the wood, softeni…

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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 Rose or December 2nd?

Arabian Rose takes 2 of 4 categories. Arabian Rose is rated 4.33/5 from 19 votes; December 2nd is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Arabian Rose for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose December 2nd for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Arabian Rose or December 2nd?

Arabian Rose lasts longest (Arabian Rose 84/100, December 2nd 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabian Rose or December 2nd?

December 2nd projects furthest (December 2nd 88/100, Arabian Rose 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabian Rose and December 2nd smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and oud accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Vanilla and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Arabian Rose or December 2nd better for summer or winter?

Arabian Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabian Rose and December 2nd?

Arabian Rose has top notes of Blueberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Agarwood (Oud). December 2nd has top notes of Bergamot and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Rose and Oriental notes, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.