Fragrance comparison

Art of Arabia III vs Say Sakura

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,036 ratings analysed

6 wins

Art of Arabia III

Lattafa Perfumes

4.13995 votes

Rank #396 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Say Sakura

LEN Fragrances

3.7141 votes

Rank #26,098 FruityAmber

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.
Say Sakura
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Art of Arabia III6/7

Say Sakura1/7

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: Say Sakura
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

Say SakuraLEN Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 995 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

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

49%Love

17%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

15%Hate

41 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityArt of Arabia III

SillageArt of Arabia III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value35

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%

fruity100%

amber92%

sweet84%

woody77%

aldehydic69%

cherry61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OlibanumDavanaBergamot

Heart

DatesTobaccoSandalwoodTuberose

Base

MyrrhVanillaTonka BeanLabdanumPatchouli

Top20-35 mins

ProseccoMaraschino CherryAmarettoPlumDavanaDates

Heart3-5 hrs

Cherry BlossomIrisIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSaffronPink Pepper

Base8-12+ hrs

TobaccoCashmere WoodLabdanumMyrrhSandalTonka BeanMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesDavana, Dates, Tobacco and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Say Sakura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer31

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerSay SakuraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex29

Women4

Men8

Unisex35

Women58

Date 41%Party 33%Casual 15%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews134

Overall rank#26,098

PerfumerPaulo de Moraes

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Say Sakura by LEN Fragrances is an intense, boozy cherry and dark plum scent that hits the air with dramatic weight. The opening crackles with sparkling prosecco and sweet maraschino cherry before sinking into rich almond amaretto and sticky dates. It is lush and unapologetic. You will immediately notice how thick the…

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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 Say Sakura?

Art of Arabia III takes 6 of 7 categories. Art of Arabia III is rated 4.13/5 from 995 votes; Say Sakura is rated 3.71/5 from 41 votes. Choose Art of Arabia III for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Say Sakura for a fruity and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Art of Arabia III or Say Sakura?

Art of Arabia III lasts longest (Art of Arabia III 80/100, Say Sakura 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Art of Arabia III or Say Sakura?

Art of Arabia III projects furthest (Art of Arabia III 72/100, Say Sakura 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Art of Arabia III and Say Sakura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Davana, Dates, Tobacco and Myrrh.

Is Art of Arabia III or Say Sakura better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Art of Arabia III and Say Sakura?

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. Say Sakura has top notes of Prosecco, Maraschino Cherry, Amaretto and Plum, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Iris, Incense and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Tobacco, Cashmere Wood, Labdanum and Myrrh.