Fragrance comparison

Arabian Sky vs Hana Hiraku

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

4 wins

Arabian Sky

Armaf

4.50147 votes

Rank #5,236 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Hana Hiraku

DI SER

3.502 votes

Rank #60,722 RoseWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabian Sky takes 4 of 4 categories.

Arabian Sky
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Hana Hiraku
Choose it for a rose and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arabian Sky4/4

Hana Hiraku0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabian SkyArmaf

Hana HirakuDI SER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

18%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

147 votes

0%Love

50%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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityArabian Sky

SillageArabian Sky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerArabian SkyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fruity61%

rose100%

white floral88%

yellow floral77%

citrus65%

floral53%

sweet42%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange OilPineappleLemonGrapefruitBergamotPepper

Heart

LavenderCaramelGeraniumYlang Ylang

Base

CedarwoodVetiverMuskAmberPatchouliLeather

Top15-30 mins

JasmineLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseYlang YlangLavender

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender, Ylang Ylang and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Hana Hiraku, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night28

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex23

Women11

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 18%Party 5%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,236

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#60,722

PerfumerYasuyuki Shinohara

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerArabian SkyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Arabian Sky lands on the skin with a loud splash of sweet pineapple and sharp lemon, backed by a warm pinch of pepper. It is a bright, summery option that soon trades its initial tropical blast for a clean, soapy lavender and ylang ylang heart. As it warms up, a heavy base of cedarwood and white musk keeps the s…

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Hana Hiraku opens with an immediate flash of tart lemon peel and dewy jasmine petals. It feels crisp. The citrus lifts quickly, revealing a soft heart of garden rose, creamy ylang ylang, and clean lavender. Nothing feels synthetic or loud. Instead, the botanicals drift like a gentle breeze across morning blossoms. As …

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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 Sky or Hana Hiraku?

Arabian Sky takes 4 of 4 categories. Arabian Sky is rated 4.50/5 from 147 votes; Hana Hiraku is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Arabian Sky for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Hana Hiraku for a rose and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabian Sky or Hana Hiraku?

Arabian Sky lasts longest (Arabian Sky 75/100, Hana Hiraku 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabian Sky or Hana Hiraku?

Arabian Sky projects furthest (Arabian Sky 64/100, Hana Hiraku 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabian Sky and Hana Hiraku smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Ylang Ylang and Vetiver.

Is Arabian Sky or Hana Hiraku better for summer or winter?

Hana Hiraku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabian Sky and Hana Hiraku?

Arabian Sky has top notes of Orange Oil, Pineapple, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Caramel, Geranium and Ylang Ylang, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Hana Hiraku has top notes of Jasmine and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Ylang Ylang and Lavender, a base of Vetiver and Patchouli.