Fragrance comparison

Cheval d'Arabie vs Così Blu

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 251 ratings analysed

6 wins

Cheval d'Arabie

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.5968 votes

Rank #2,904 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Così Blu

Pantheon Roma

3.84183 votes

Rank #11,696 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cheval d'Arabie takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cheval d'Arabie
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Così Blu
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cheval d'Arabie6/7

Così Blu1/7

Ratings & consensus: Cheval d'Arabie
Community sentiment: Cheval d'Arabie
Longevity: Cheval d'Arabie
Sillage & projection: Cheval d'Arabie
Value for money: Così Blu
Versatility: Cheval d'Arabie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cheval d'Arabie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cheval d'ArabieSultan Pasha Attars

Così BluPantheon Roma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.59/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

3.84/ 5 · 183 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

Category winnerCheval d'ArabieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

37%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

183 votes

Category winnerCheval d'ArabieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCheval d'Arabie

SillageCheval d'Arabie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value46

Category winnerCosì BluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

leather61%

amber100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

smoky65%

balsamic53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Taif RoseIndian OudWhite RoseCivetElemi resinOlibanumSaffron

Heart

Bulgarian RoseHayLeatherIndian PatchouliGeraniumNarcissus

Base

ChrysanthemumAmbergrisHyraxKyara IncenseCastoreumWhite AmberSiam BenzoinMimosa

Top15-30 mins

AbsintheBarkNutmegStrawberryCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

IncenseOlibanumSiam BenzoinSandalwoodCedarAmbergrisHayCivet

InformationalShared notesCivet, Olibanum, Bulgarian Rose and Hay. Durations are only published for Così Blu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer21

Fall100

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring50

Summer27

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerCheval d'ArabieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Men38

Unisex54

Women9

Date 38%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,904

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#11,696

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCheval d'ArabieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cheval d'Arabie by Sultan Pasha Attars is a dense, animalic floral blend launched in 2020. It centers on a complex interplay of Taif rose and Indian oud, grounded by leather, hay, and civet. This attar is best suited for cold-weather evenings, offering an opulent, rugged experience for those comfortable with bold, raw…

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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, Cheval d'Arabie or Così Blu?

Cheval d'Arabie takes 6 of 7 categories. Cheval d'Arabie is rated 4.59/5 from 68 votes; Così Blu is rated 3.84/5 from 183 votes. Choose Cheval d'Arabie for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Così Blu for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cheval d'Arabie or Così Blu?

Cheval d'Arabie lasts longest (Cheval d'Arabie 93/100, Così Blu 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cheval d'Arabie or Così Blu?

Cheval d'Arabie projects furthest (Cheval d'Arabie 79/100, Così Blu 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cheval d'Arabie and Così Blu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Civet, Olibanum, Bulgarian Rose and Hay.

Is Cheval d'Arabie or Così Blu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Così Blu is the stronger pick. For winter, Cheval d'Arabie is the stronger pick. Cheval d'Arabie suits evening wear; Così Blu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cheval d'Arabie and Così Blu?

Cheval d'Arabie has top notes of Taif Rose, Indian Oud, White Rose and Civet, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Hay, Leather and Indian Patchouli, a base of Chrysanthemum, Ambergris, Hyrax and Kyara Incense. Così Blu has top notes of Absinthe, Bark, Nutmeg and Strawberry, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Incense, Olibanum, Siam Benzoin and Sandalwood.