Fragrance comparison

Hunter vs Arabian Sky

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 195 ratings analysed

6 wins

Hunter

MAISON ASRAR

4.5648 votes

Rank #5,313 AromaticVanilla

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60%scent match

Closely related

Arabian Sky

Armaf

4.50147 votes

Rank #5,702 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hunter takes 6 of 7 categories.

Hunter
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Arabian Sky
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Hunter6/7

Arabian Sky1/7

Ratings & consensus: Arabian Sky
Community sentiment: Hunter
Longevity: Hunter
Sillage & projection: Hunter
Value for money: Hunter
Versatility: Hunter
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hunter

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HunterMAISON ASRAR

Arabian SkyArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 26%Had 2%Want 73%

4.50/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

Category winnerArabian SkyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

81%Love

12%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

69%Love

18%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerHunterMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityHunter

SillageHunter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHunterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiLavenderPineappleBergamotLemon

Heart

CedarwoodPatchouliGeraniumLily of the Valley

Base

CaramelTonkaVanillaMusk

Top

Orange OilPineappleLemonGrapefruitBergamotPepper

Heart

LavenderCaramelGeraniumYlang Ylang

Base

CedarwoodVetiverMuskAmberPatchouliLeather

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pineapple, Bergamot and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer30

Fall96

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHunterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men66

Unisex23

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,313

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#5,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerHunterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hunter by MAISON ASRAR is a modern Oriental Fougere built on a striking sweet and aromatic foundation. Opening with a crisp, fruity burst of pineapple and zesty lemon, it quickly shifts into a warm, creamy caramel and tonka bean base. This fragrance is crafted for men who enjoy vibrant, club-oriented scents that remai…

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Armaf Arabian Sky lands on the skin with a loud splash of sweet pineapple and sharp lemon, backed by a warm pinch of pepper. It is a bright, summery option that soon trades its initial tropical blast for a clean, soapy lavender and ylang ylang heart. As it warms up, a heavy base of cedarwood and white musk keeps the s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hunter or Arabian Sky?

Hunter takes 6 of 7 categories. Hunter is rated 4.56/5 from 48 votes; Arabian Sky is rated 4.50/5 from 147 votes. Choose Hunter for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Arabian Sky for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hunter or Arabian Sky?

Hunter lasts longest (Hunter 87/100, Arabian Sky 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hunter or Arabian Sky?

Hunter projects furthest (Hunter 78/100, Arabian Sky 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hunter and Arabian Sky smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pineapple, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Hunter or Arabian Sky better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hunter is the stronger pick. For winter, Hunter is the stronger pick. Hunter suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hunter and Arabian Sky?

Hunter has top notes of elemi, Lavender, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedarwood, Patchouli, Geranium and Lily of the Valley, a base of Caramel, Tonka, Vanilla and Musk. Arabian Sky has top notes of Orange Oil, Pineapple, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Caramel, Geranium and Ylang Ylang, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.