Fragrance comparison

Bois de Paradis vs Arabian Nights

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 406 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bois de Paradis

Parfums DelRae

4.21380 votes

Rank #5,588 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Arabian Nights

The Dua Brand

2.5426 votes

Rank #59,729 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois de Paradis takes 4 of 6 categories.

Bois de Paradis
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Arabian Nights
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bois de Paradis4/6

Arabian Nights2/6

Ratings & consensus: Bois de Paradis
Community sentiment: Bois de Paradis
Longevity: Bois de Paradis
Sillage & projection: Arabian Nights
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Arabian Nights
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois de Paradis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois de ParadisParfums DelRae

Arabian NightsThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

2.54/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerBois de ParadisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

380 votes

15%Love

4%Like

0%Ok

81%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerBois de ParadisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityBois de Paradis

SillageArabian Nights

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity91%

woody83%

rose74%

sweet65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

BlackberryFrench RoseFigSpices

Base6-8+ hrs

Woodsy NotesResinsIncenseAmber

Notes

PatchouliOrchidIncenseVetiverSandalwoodJasmineCitrusesVanillaSpicesDark ChocolateAmberYlang-Ylang

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spices, Incense and Amber. Durations are only published for Bois de Paradis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer15

Fall100

Winter93

Day89

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerArabian NightsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex44

Women44

Date 37%Casual 24%Party 21%Work 18%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,588

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#59,729

PerfumerMahsam Raza

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBois de ParadisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois de Paradis by Parfums DelRae opens with a quick flash of tart citruses before plunging into thick, stewed dark fruit. Tart blackberry and luscious purple fig lead the way, coated in warm kitchen spices and velvet French rose petals. As the initial fruitiness settles on warm skin, the base takes over with dense ce…

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Arabian Nights by The Dua Brand is a dense, spicy oriental composition centered on heavy woods and resinous amber. It brings a dark, earthy patchouli presence that feels best suited for cold autumn nights or formal winter outings. This fragrance prioritizes longevity and deep, balsamic textures over traditional citrus…

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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, Bois de Paradis or Arabian Nights?

Bois de Paradis takes 4 of 6 categories. Bois de Paradis is rated 4.21/5 from 380 votes; Arabian Nights is rated 2.54/5 from 26 votes. Choose Bois de Paradis for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Arabian Nights for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois de Paradis or Arabian Nights?

Bois de Paradis lasts longest (Bois de Paradis 69/100, Arabian Nights 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois de Paradis or Arabian Nights?

Arabian Nights projects furthest (Arabian Nights 70/100, Bois de Paradis 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois de Paradis and Arabian Nights smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices, Incense and Amber.

Is Bois de Paradis or Arabian Nights better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arabian Nights is the stronger pick. For winter, Arabian Nights is the stronger pick. Bois de Paradis suits evening wear; Arabian Nights suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois de Paradis and Arabian Nights?

Bois de Paradis has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Blackberry, French Rose, Fig and Spices, a base of Woodsy Notes, Resins, Incense and Amber. Arabian Nights features Patchouli, Orchid, Incense, Vetiver and Sandalwood.