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Shomal vs Leopard Of Arabia

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

Updated 134 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shomal takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Shomal

    Choose it for a green and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Leopard Of Arabia

    Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Shomal3/5
Leopard Of Arabia2/5
Ratings & consensus
Shomal
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Leopard Of Arabia
Sillage & projection
Leopard Of Arabia
Value for money
Shomal
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Shomal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ShomalBotanicae
Leopard Of ArabiaBoadicea the Victorious
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%
3.87/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 28%Had 16%Want 56%
Category winnerShomalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
40%Like
21%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

119 votes

40%Love
27%Like
13%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage79
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityLeopard Of Arabia

SillageLeopard Of Arabia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value41
Category winnerShomalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
patchouli92%
earthy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
woody100%
leather92%
earthy84%
musky77%
patchouli69%
mossy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Green TeaHyacinthMandarin
Heart
PatchouliJasmineSaffron
Base
VanillaOakmossAmber
Top
Herbal NotesCitruses
Heart
RoseRaspberryJasmineSaffronBlack Pepper
Base
LeatherMuskPatchouliOakmossCedarVanillaVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Jasmine, Saffron and Vanilla. 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
Summer76
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring29
Summer29
Fall71
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men26
Unisex58
Women16
Men50
Unisex40
Women10
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#40,097

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerShomalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Botanicae Shomal opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange and crisp green tea before settling into a cool, grassy hyacinth. The heart introduces earthy patchouli, clean jasmine, and a touch of dry saffron. It fits crisp spring mornings, casual office wear, and breezy weekend walks, clinging to cotton shirts with a…

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Leopard Of Arabia opens with a quick flash of tart citruses and dry herbal notes that vanish within minutes. The heart shifts rapidly into a spicy mix of saffron, black pepper, and dark raspberry, anchored by a muted damask rose. As it settles, heavy leather and earth-bound patchouli take command, supported by oakmoss…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Shomal or Leopard Of Arabia?

Shomal takes 3 of 5 categories. Shomal is rated 3.87/5 from 119 votes; Leopard Of Arabia is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes. Choose Shomal for a green and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Leopard Of Arabia for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shomal or Leopard Of Arabia?

Leopard Of Arabia lasts longest (Leopard Of Arabia 83/100, Shomal 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shomal or Leopard Of Arabia?

Leopard Of Arabia projects furthest (Leopard Of Arabia 79/100, Shomal 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shomal and Leopard Of Arabia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Jasmine, Saffron and Vanilla.

Is Shomal or Leopard Of Arabia better for summer or winter?

Leopard Of Arabia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shomal and Leopard Of Arabia?

Shomal has top notes of Green Tea, Hyacinth and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Saffron, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber. Leopard Of Arabia has top notes of Herbal Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Rose, Raspberry, Jasmine and Saffron, a base of Leather, Musk, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

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