Arabesque
sweet up front, then warm spicy, settling into fruity.
About
Arabesque by The Merchant of Venice is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Arabesque was launched in 2015. Top notes are Plum, Tobacco Leaf and Ginger; middle notes are Cinnamon, Tonka Bean and Cedar; base notes are Benzoin, Musk and Vetiver. The beauty of the dream-like world of…
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Arabesque smell like?
sweet up front, then warm spicy, settling into fruity. Dominant accords: sweet, warm spicy, fruity.
What notes are in Arabesque?
Top: Plum, Tobacco Leaf, Ginger. Heart: Cinnamon, Tonka Bean, Cedar. Base: Benzoin, Musk, Vetiver.
How long does Arabesque last?
Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Arabesque loud?
Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.
What season is Arabesque best for?
Winter is the top pick (40%). Fall is second at 38%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Arabesque?
Night wear leads at 60%. Day is a secondary pick at 40%.
Is Arabesque for men or women?
Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 53% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
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