Fragrance comparison

SO ± Satin vs Arabian Nights Gold

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

SO ± Satin

UERMI · 2018

4.1520 votes

Rank #52,898 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Arabian Nights Gold

Arabian Oud

4.1931 votes

Rank #33,062 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabian Nights Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

SO ± Satin
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Arabian Nights Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

SO ± Satin1/5

Arabian Nights Gold4/5

Ratings & consensus: Arabian Nights Gold
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: SO ± Satin
Sillage & projection: Arabian Nights Gold
Value for money: Arabian Nights Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arabian Nights Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SO ± SatinUERMI

Arabian Nights GoldArabian Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

4.19/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%

Category winnerArabian Nights GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

45%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySO ± Satin

SillageArabian Nights Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value63

Category winnerArabian Nights GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

herbal58%

fresh44%

white floral30%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

amber77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GingerBergamotArtemisiaLemon BlossomPepperMandarin OrangeVetiverMuskWild RosePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ArtemisiaGinger LeafCardamomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

LavenderIncensePink PepperMuskRose

Base

VetiverVanillaLabdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Artemisia, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver. Durations are only published for SO ± Satin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night41

Spring0

Summer33

Fall83

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,898

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched2018

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerArabian Nights GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not overspray this on humid mornings. The initial spray unleashes cold, grated ginger alongside tart bergamot and juicy mandarin orange. It jolts the senses. Alexandra Carlin designed this fragrance to mirror the cool slip of satin fabric against warm skin. Within fifteen minutes, the fiery opening settles into a d…

Reviews →

Arabian Nights Gold opens with a sharp flash of green artemisia and cracked cardamom pods alongside bright bergamot and mandarin orange. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus snap yields to an aromatic heart dominated by clean lavender, dusty incense, and a sprinkle of pink pepper. As the composition settles onto …

Reviews →

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, SO ± Satin or Arabian Nights Gold?

Arabian Nights Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. SO ± Satin is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes; Arabian Nights Gold is rated 4.19/5 from 31 votes. Choose SO ± Satin for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Arabian Nights Gold for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, SO ± Satin or Arabian Nights Gold?

They last about the same: SO ± Satin 69/100, Arabian Nights Gold 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, SO ± Satin or Arabian Nights Gold?

Arabian Nights Gold projects furthest (Arabian Nights Gold 66/100, SO ± Satin 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do SO ± Satin and Arabian Nights Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and herbal accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Artemisia, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver.

Is SO ± Satin or Arabian Nights Gold better for summer or winter?

SO ± Satin suits daytime wear; Arabian Nights Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in SO ± Satin and Arabian Nights Gold?

SO ± Satin features Ginger, Bergamot, Artemisia, Lemon Blossom and Pepper. Arabian Nights Gold has top notes of Artemisia, Ginger Leaf, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Incense, Pink Pepper and Musk, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Labdanum and Patchouli.