Fragrance comparison

Arabian Sky vs Hunter

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 195 ratings analysed

Arabian Sky

Armaf

4.50147 votes

Rank #5,702 CitrusFresh Spicy

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60%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Hunter

MAISON ASRAR

4.5648 votes

Rank #5,313 AromaticVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hunter takes 6 of 7 categories.

Arabian Sky
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Hunter
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Arabian Sky1/7

Hunter6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabian SkyArmaf

HunterMAISON ASRAR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

4.56/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 26%Had 2%Want 73%

Category winnerArabian SkyRating 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

81%Love

12%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerHunterMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityHunter

SillageHunter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value85

Category winnerHunterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic69%

citrus61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange OilPineappleLemonGrapefruitBergamotPepper

Heart

LavenderCaramelGeraniumYlang Ylang

Base

CedarwoodVetiverMuskAmberPatchouliLeather

Top

elemiLavenderPineappleBergamotLemon

Heart

CedarwoodPatchouliGeraniumLily of the Valley

Base

CaramelTonkaVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring81

Summer30

Fall96

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerHunterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex23

Women11

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#5,313

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerHunterHigher 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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Hunter by MAISON ASRAR is a modern Oriental Fougere built on a striking sweet and aromatic foundation. Opening with a crisp, fruity burst of pineapple and zesty lemon, it quickly shifts into a warm, creamy caramel and tonka bean base. This fragrance is crafted for men who enjoy vibrant, club-oriented scents that remai…

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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 Sky or Hunter?

Hunter takes 6 of 7 categories. Arabian Sky is rated 4.50/5 from 147 votes; Hunter is rated 4.56/5 from 48 votes. Choose Arabian Sky for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose Hunter for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabian Sky or Hunter?

Hunter lasts longest (Hunter 87/100, Arabian Sky 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabian Sky or Hunter?

Hunter projects furthest (Hunter 78/100, Arabian Sky 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabian Sky and Hunter smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is Arabian Sky or Hunter better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hunter is the stronger pick. For winter, Hunter is the stronger pick. Hunter suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabian Sky and Hunter?

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. Hunter has top notes of elemi, Lavender, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedarwood, Patchouli, Geranium and Lily of the Valley, a base of Caramel, Tonka, Vanilla and Musk.