Fragrance comparison

Surhomme Noir vs Arabian Nights

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

2 wins

Surhomme Noir

Parfums de Nietzsche

3.577 votes

Rank #55,634 IrisEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Arabian Nights

The Dua Brand

2.5426 votes

Rank #59,946 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Surhomme Noir takes 2 of 3 categories.

Surhomme Noir
Choose it for a iris and earthy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Arabian Nights
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Surhomme Noir2/3

Arabian Nights1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Surhomme NoirParfums de Nietzsche

Arabian NightsThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 13%Had 2%Want 85%

2.54/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

15%Love

4%Like

0%Ok

81%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevitySurhomme Noir

SillageArabian Nights

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

earthy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

violet69%

leather61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black IrisDark ChocolateLeatherVetiverAmberPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

PatchouliOrchidIncenseVetiverSandalwoodJasmineCitrusesVanillaSpicesDark ChocolateAmberYlang-Ylang

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDark Chocolate, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Surhomme Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

Date 41%Party 31%Casual 15%Work 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,634

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,946

PerfumerMahsam Raza

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSurhomme NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Surhomme Noir by Parfums de Nietzsche takes a bold, shadowed approach to modern leather. The first three minutes hit with a sharp solvent lift before settling into dense, bitter dark chocolate and dry black iris. It feels thick on the skin. Earthy patchouli and vetiver soon emerge beneath the floral powder, grounding …

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Arabian Nights by The Dua Brand is a dense, spicy oriental composition centered on heavy woods and resinous amber. It brings a dark, earthy patchouli presence that feels best suited for cold autumn nights or formal winter outings. This fragrance prioritizes longevity and deep, balsamic textures over traditional citrus…

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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, Surhomme Noir or Arabian Nights?

Surhomme Noir takes 2 of 3 categories. Surhomme Noir is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; Arabian Nights is rated 2.54/5 from 26 votes. Choose Surhomme Noir for a iris and earthy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Arabian Nights for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Surhomme Noir or Arabian Nights?

Surhomme Noir lasts longest (Surhomme Noir 68/100, Arabian Nights 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Surhomme Noir or Arabian Nights?

Arabian Nights projects furthest (Arabian Nights 70/100, Surhomme Noir 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Surhomme Noir and Arabian Nights smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Dark Chocolate, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli.

Is Surhomme Noir or Arabian Nights better for summer or winter?

Surhomme Noir suits evening wear; Arabian Nights suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Surhomme Noir and Arabian Nights?

Surhomme Noir features Black Iris, Dark Chocolate, Leather, Vetiver and Amber. Arabian Nights features Patchouli, Orchid, Incense, Vetiver and Sandalwood.