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Say Sakura vs Art of Arabia III

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

Updated 1,036 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Art of Arabia III takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Say Sakura

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

  • Art of Arabia III

    Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Say Sakura1/7
Art of Arabia III6/7
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
Say SakuraLEN Fragrances
Art of Arabia IIILattafa Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.71/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%
4.13/ 5 · 995 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerArt of Arabia IIIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
49%Love
17%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
15%Hate

41 votes

53%Love
29%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

540 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityArt of Arabia III

SillageArt of Arabia III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value35
¤ Price value85
Category winnerArt of Arabia IIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
amber92%
sweet84%
woody77%
aldehydic69%
cherry61%
amber100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
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
Top20-35 mins
ProseccoMaraschino CherryAmarettoPlumDavanaDates
Heart3-5 hrs
Cherry BlossomIrisIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSaffronPink Pepper
Base8-12+ hrs
TobaccoCashmere WoodLabdanumMyrrhSandalTonka BeanMuskVanilla
Top
OlibanumDavanaBergamot
Heart
DatesTobaccoSandalwoodTuberose
Base
MyrrhVanillaTonka BeanLabdanumPatchouli
InformationalShared notesDavana, Dates, Tobacco and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Say Sakura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring85
Summer31
Fall100
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Spring41
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSay SakuraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex35
Women58
Date 41%Party 33%Casual 15%Work 11%
Men67
Unisex29
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,098

PerfumerPaulo de Moraes

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews134

Category winnerArt of Arabia IIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Say Sakura or Art of Arabia III?

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

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

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

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

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

Do Say Sakura and Art of Arabia III smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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. 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.

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