Fragrance comparison

Arabian Rose vs Mildon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

Arabian Rose

Bella Bellissima

4.6715 votes

Rank #38,620 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Mildon

Moudon

4.0012 votes

Rank #41,498 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Arabian Rose
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mildon
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Arabian Rose2/4

Mildon2/4

Ratings & consensus: Arabian Rose
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mildon
Sillage & projection: Mildon
Value for money: Not scored
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 RoseBella Bellissima

MildonMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerArabian RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

42%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMildon

SillageMildon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value65

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

woody100%

warm spicy86%

balsamic72%

amber58%

aromatic44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronTangerineBergamotCardamom

Heart

Taif RoseGeraniumGuaiac WoodPatchouliVetiver

Base

OudSandalwoodBourbon VanillaGurjan balsamCedarwoodAmber

Top20-30 mins

OlibanumCardamomOrangeGingerThymePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Clary SageLavenderGeranium

Base8-10+ hrs

Copaiba balmAmbrox SuperGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Geranium, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Mildon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer14

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night60

Spring50

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,620

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,498

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerArabian RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bella Bellissima Arabian Rose shifts the typical oud rose formula by injecting a sharp burst of cardamom and tangerine at the start. It wears on skin like a heavy, spiced wool coat, settling into a dark, smoky base of guaiac wood and earthy patchouli. It is built for freezing winter nights and formal evening wear.

Reviews →

Mildon by Moudon is a bold woody and warm spicy fragrance that strikes you immediately with a spark of pink pepper, lively ginger, and citrusy orange. Right beneath that zesty introduction lies a resinous heart where herbal clary sage and cool lavender mingle with rich olibanum incense. As the scent settles onto skin,…

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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 Rose or Mildon?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Arabian Rose is rated 4.67/5 from 15 votes; Mildon is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes. Choose Arabian Rose for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mildon for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabian Rose or Mildon?

Mildon lasts longest (Mildon 76/100, Arabian Rose 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabian Rose or Mildon?

Mildon projects furthest (Mildon 67/100, Arabian Rose 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabian Rose and Mildon smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Geranium, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.

Is Arabian Rose or Mildon better for summer or winter?

Arabian Rose suits daytime wear; Mildon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabian Rose and Mildon?

Arabian Rose has top notes of Saffron, Tangerine, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Taif Rose, Geranium, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli, a base of Oud, Sandalwood, Bourbon Vanilla and Gurjan balsam. Mildon has top notes of Olibanum, Cardamom, Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Clary Sage, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Copaiba balm, Ambrox Super, Gurjan balsam and Guaiac Wood.