Fragrance comparison

Art of Arabia III vs Divine Issime

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,157 ratings analysed

6 wins

Art of Arabia III

Lattafa Perfumes

4.13995 votes

Rank #396 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Divine Issime

Ulric de Varens · 2013

3.76162 votes

Rank #13,754 VanillaTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Art of Arabia III takes 6 of 7 categories.

Art of Arabia III
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Divine Issime
Choose it for a vanilla and tuberose character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Art of Arabia III6/7

Divine Issime1/7

Ratings & consensus: Art of Arabia III
Community sentiment: Art of Arabia III
Longevity: Art of Arabia III
Sillage & projection: Art of Arabia III
Value for money: Art of Arabia III
Versatility: Divine Issime
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Art of Arabia III

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Art of Arabia IIILattafa Perfumes

Divine IssimeUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 995 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 43%Had 21%Want 36%

Category winnerArt of Arabia IIIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

540 votes

27%Love

43%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

162 votes

Category winnerArt of Arabia IIIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityArt of Arabia III

SillageArt of Arabia III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value83

Category winnerArt of Arabia IIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

vanilla100%

tuberose92%

patchouli84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OlibanumDavanaBergamot

Heart

DatesTobaccoSandalwoodTuberose

Base

MyrrhVanillaTonka BeanLabdanumPatchouli

Notes

TuberoseVanillaTonka BeanPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Divine Issime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring39

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerDivine IssimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex29

Women4

Men3

Unisex11

Women85

Date 40%Party 34%Work 14%Casual 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews134

Overall rank#13,754

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2013

Reviews18

Category winnerArt of Arabia IIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Art of Arabia III by Lattafa Perfumes is an aromatic spicy fragrance centered on rich dates and dark tobacco. Launched in 2023, this unisex scent balances warmth with resinous depth. It is a bold choice for those who enjoy amber-forward profiles during colder months. The composition shifts from a sharp, zesty opening …

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Divine Issime by Ulric de Varens delivers an unapologetic blast of sweet white floral warmth designed for cold winter evenings. The opening arrives with a punch of buttery tuberose that smells almost like candied grape before settling down. Within fifteen minutes, creamy vanilla and toasted tonka bean rise from undern…

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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, Art of Arabia III or Divine Issime?

Art of Arabia III takes 6 of 7 categories. Art of Arabia III is rated 4.13/5 from 995 votes; Divine Issime is rated 3.76/5 from 162 votes. Choose Art of Arabia III for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Divine Issime for a vanilla and tuberose character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Art of Arabia III or Divine Issime?

Art of Arabia III lasts longest (Art of Arabia III 80/100, Divine Issime 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Art of Arabia III or Divine Issime?

Art of Arabia III projects furthest (Art of Arabia III 72/100, Divine Issime 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Art of Arabia III and Divine Issime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

Is Art of Arabia III or Divine Issime better for summer or winter?

For summer, Divine Issime is the stronger pick. For winter, Art of Arabia III is the stronger pick. Divine Issime suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Art of Arabia III and Divine Issime?

Art of Arabia III has top notes of Olibanum, Davana and Bergamot, heart notes of Dates, Tobacco, Sandalwood and Tuberose, a base of Myrrh, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Labdanum. Divine Issime features Tuberose, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.