Fragrance comparison

Arsalan vs Ramsés II

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

4 wins

Arsalan

Prin

4.1588 votes

Rank #11,671 Warm SpicyAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #44,562 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arsalan takes 4 of 5 categories.

Arsalan
Choose it for a warm spicy and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arsalan4/5

Ramsés II1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArsalanPrin

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 32%Had 10%Want 58%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerArsalanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

88 votes

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityArsalan

SillageArsalan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value52

Category winnerRamsés IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

animalic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

oud65%

white floral56%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Thailand OudCambodian OudTurmericCuminCarawayMuskJasmine SambacOlibanumGardeniaSaffronClovesCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCambodian Oud, Musk and Saffron. Durations are only published for Arsalan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer21

Fall94

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex30

Women3

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,671

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#44,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArsalanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arsalan by Prin is a dense, unapologetic fragrance built around pungent Cambodian oud and Thailand oud, balanced by rich white floral notes of gardenia and jasmine sambac. The opening hits with a sharp, sour medicinal punch and dry kitchen spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. As it warms, the aggressive funk se…

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Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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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, Arsalan or Ramsés II?

Arsalan takes 4 of 5 categories. Arsalan is rated 4.15/5 from 88 votes; Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Arsalan for a warm spicy and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arsalan or Ramsés II?

Arsalan lasts longest (Arsalan 82/100, Ramsés II 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arsalan or Ramsés II?

Arsalan projects furthest (Arsalan 68/100, Ramsés II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arsalan and Ramsés II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cambodian Oud, Musk and Saffron.

Is Arsalan or Ramsés II better for summer or winter?

Arsalan suits evening wear; Ramsés II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arsalan and Ramsés II?

Arsalan features Thailand Oud, Cambodian Oud, Turmeric, Cumin and Caraway. Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco.