Fragrance comparison

Bata vs Sheikh Al Arabi

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

Bata

Pisello Parfum

5.002 votes

Rank #48,794 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Sheikh Al Arabi

Maison Anthony Marmin

5.002 votes

Rank #37,862 WoodyCamphor

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bata takes 2 of 4 categories.

Bata
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sheikh Al Arabi
Choose it for a woody and camphor character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bata2/4

Sheikh Al Arabi1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bata
Sillage & projection: Bata
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sheikh Al Arabi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BataPisello Parfum

Sheikh Al ArabiMaison Anthony Marmin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 90%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBata

SillageBata

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody92%

amber84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

camphor90%

green80%

oud70%

fruity60%

animalic50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, oud and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverTobaccoVanilla

Heart

Dried FruitsCoconutSandalwood

Base

AmberSpicesWoody Notes

Top

CamphorMint

Heart

Woody NotesDried FruitsBark

Base

Woodsy NotesCambodian OudAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Dried Fruits and Woody Notes. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,794

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,862

PerfumerAnthony Abdul Karim Marmin

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSheikh Al ArabiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bata by Pisello Parfum introduces a woody, dry profile centered on agarwood and earthy vetiver. This fragrance suits men seeking a bold, resinous signature for crisp autumn days. A base of amber and warm spices grounds the composition, keeping the overall feel dark, textured, and strictly masculine.

Reviews →

Sheikh Al Arabi by Maison Anthony Marmin is a deeply resinous woody scent that bridges tradition and modern wearability. Opening with a sharp, bracing hit of camphor and mint, it settles into a complex, dark heart of dried fruits, bark, and woods. Best suited for cooler weather, this is a distinct, serious fragrance f…

Reviews →

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, Bata or Sheikh Al Arabi?

Bata takes 2 of 4 categories. Bata is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Sheikh Al Arabi is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bata for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sheikh Al Arabi for a woody and camphor character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bata or Sheikh Al Arabi?

Bata lasts longest (Bata 80/100, Sheikh Al Arabi 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bata or Sheikh Al Arabi?

Bata projects furthest (Bata 75/100, Sheikh Al Arabi 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bata and Sheikh Al Arabi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and fruity accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Dried Fruits and Woody Notes.

Is Bata or Sheikh Al Arabi better for summer or winter?

Bata suits day or night wear; Sheikh Al Arabi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bata and Sheikh Al Arabi?

Bata has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Tobacco and Vanilla, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Coconut and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Spices and Woody Notes. Sheikh Al Arabi has top notes of Camphor and Mint, heart notes of Woody Notes, Dried Fruits and Bark, a base of Woodsy Notes, Cambodian Oud and Agarwood (Oud).