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Arabie
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Arabie by Serge Lutens is an oriental woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2000, this composition was created by perfumer Christopher Sheldrake.
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My wife wears it, and it’s very intense, very oriental. I like it.
Unisex and exceptional. It smells so tasty that you want to eat it. Ideal for cold or fresh nights where you want to turn heads. With this house, it’s the same as with Hermès and Guerlain: I like all their creations.
What a great fragrance from Lutens! Sheldrake puts the Orient into a bottle as if it were Aladdin’s lamp. This oriental immediately transports you to Arab souks buying spices, nuts, dates, figs, and sandalwood and myrrh balms. Mix it all up, and you have a wonderful, sweet, and evocative fragrance of a day in a souk. Extremely long-lasting with notable sillage, perfectly balanced, and great for winter. Rating: 6.5.
As a child, my favorite book was One Thousand and One Nights: golden deserts, flying carpets, souks full of spices, smoking hookahs, mint tea, honey on dates… Arabie is that perfume, the essence Scheherazade pours over the sultan. Opulent, sweet, potent, narcotic, and overwhelming. It smells like an Arab souk: candied dates, raisins, walnuts, almonds, a touch of pistachio and honey—a Turkish delight that mutates into something spicy with cloves, pepper, and cardamom. Sometimes the sweetness is cut by a green, woody citrus, with soft leaves smelling of sap. It doesn’t end on citrus; instead, between the sweetness, traces of freshness appear. The dry down is in constant evolution, a harmonious balance. A magical jewel for those who aren’t afraid of being cloying, like a panettone with glaze and a monkey tail. The benzoin reminds me of Givenchy’s PI. Projection and longevity are brutal: 6 hours on me, very potent for the first three.
Since I was a kid, my favorite stories were The Thousand and One Nights: golden deserts over flying carpets, a souk full of spices and oils, a smoking hookah, mint tea, honey on dates in a gazelle horn… Arabie is the perfume of that story, the essence that Scheherazade spills over the sultan in the garden of love. Opulent, cloying, sweet, potent, narcotic, and overwhelming, as Gelo999 put it. If you’ve walked through an Arab souk, translate that vision into a scent: that’s Arabie. Sweet notes at first, candied dates with raisins, nuts, almonds, a hint of pistachio and honey, a Turkish delight that mutates into something slightly spicy, clove, pepper, and cardamom. Sometimes the sweetness is cut by a green citrus and something woody, soft leaves that smell like sap, but very subtle under the dessert-like sweetness. At the end, leaving behind citrus and freshness, not at the very end but occasionally amidst the sweetness. I can’t pinpoint the dry-down because the notes evolve constantly, creating a surprising and harmonious balance. A different and sophisticated perfume, a magical jewel that sparks the imagination. For those who aren’t afraid of being cloyed, for those who enjoy a panettone with glaze and monkey tail, a Christmas drink in my country with milk, coffee, spices, and alcohol. It’s for someone very sweet. The benzoin reminds me of Givenchy’s PI. The trail and longevity are brutal: on me it lasted 6 hours and was very potent for the first three.
This perfume plays with your tolerance to aromas. It’s cloying, intense, and sweet, but a masterpiece. I bought it in Venice, and every use is a journey. I believe perfumes are for oneself, and this one reminds you of its notes with every movement. A true work of art.
A very special perfume, typical of SL. Like most orientals, it opens deliciously in the summer. For me, the strong notes are cloves and dried fruits. It’s purely unisex, though I see it more as a men’s scent (I even gifted one to my dad). Divine.
The more I use it, the more I notice similarities: at first, it reminds me of Kenzo Jungle L’Elephant, and when it dries down, it smells like Must de Cartier pour homme. Wonderful.
Obsessed. It’s the king of orientals. A spice bomb: cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. It’s complex and hard to wear, but it magically transports you to Arabian souks. You feel the flavors and colors, almost as if you could taste the fruits. A natural elixir without synthetics, comparable to Comme des Garçons’ first fragrance from 1994—an artwork that erases the disappointment of Chergui. All of Arabia in 50ml.
It starts sweet and herbal, with a spicy touch that later lets nuts and dates take the front. It’s like being in an Arab souk surrounded by spices and fruit. Many might find it cloying due to the sweetness, but for me it’s a pleasant and very wearable sweetness, although I love sweet perfumes. The dry-down is spectacular: the date drops and an orange mandarin rises on my skin, without losing the nuts or spices. Although it has caraway, it doesn’t smell like sweat like others, but is unisex, with good projection and longevity. Better for cold, because in heat it could be overwhelming.
The opening is sweet, slightly herbal, and a bit spicy. Over time, especially the nuts, and above all, the dates. It’s like being in an Arab souk surrounded by fruits and spices. They say it’s too sweet and can be cloying; I say yes, it is sweet, but for me, it’s a pleasant and very wearable sweetness. Although I admit I love sweet perfumes. The dry-down is spectacular: the date scent lowers, and something resembling mandarin comes out on my skin, but the nuts and spices are still noticeable. Although it lists caraway, it doesn’t smell like sweat like in other perfumes that also contain it. I consider it totally unisex, with very good projection and longevity. Better for cold weather, because on a hot day it could become overwhelming.
For me, the most standout notes are the dates followed by the nuts, which practically overshadow the rest. Personally, I don’t consider it a marvel or a masterpiece; it’s somewhat of an innovative gourmand. Why innovative? Because it’s not the classic sweet, cloying gourmand with chocolate, vanilla, candy, honey, milk, or coffee. This is a darker gourmand: it has sweet notes, but fruity ones, like dates and nuts, which are sweet yet dark and resinous. It even resembles an autumn room freshener, those with pumpkin and nuts. For those who know them, it smells very much like canned fruits (apples, prunes, damsons…), called ‘orejones’ in Spanish. On my skin, it was linear, with medium sillage and a longevity of about 8 hours. Undoubtedly for cold or fresh climates, intermediate ages, and informal or semi-formal use. I can’t imagine someone in a suit or at a wedding smelling like holiday nuts, but that’s my opinion. I know others might think it’s a great fragrance, but I wouldn’t recommend buying it blind; they could end up disappointed. Watch out, it stains clothes!
For me, what stands out most are the dates and nuts, which practically overshadow the rest. I don’t see it as a wonder or masterpiece, but as an innovative gourmand: it’s not the classic cloying chocolate, vanilla, or candy one, but a dark one with sweet fruity notes like date and nuts, which are sweet but also dark and resinous. It resembles an autumn air freshener with pumpkin and nuts, or the smell of “orejones” preserves (apples, prunes, blackberry). On my skin it was linear all the time, with medium trail and lasted about 8 hours. Undoubtedly for cold or fresh climates, intermediate ages, and informal or semi-formal use; I can’t imagine wearing it with a suit or at a wedding smelling like end-of-year nuts. I know others will love it, but I don’t recommend buying it blindly; it’s not bad, but you could be disappointed. Careful, it stains clothes!
The opening is quite intense with an incredible amount of spices: lots of clove, nut, caraway, bay leaf, and a brief mandarin. At first, it’s spicy and not sweet. After three hours, I notice the nuts and dates. After six hours, some myrrh. After nine hours, myrrh, resin, and sandalwood. By 14 hours, only residual sandalwood. With a small sample, I managed a heavy sillage for hours, then dropping to moderate but always perceptible, lasting over 12 hours. It fulfills its oriental classification, though for me, it’s more spicy than woody (the sandalwood appears at the end and isn’t as dominant). It’s not very versatile, clearly for winter and perhaps more for nights.
Quite an intense opening with an incredible amount of spices: lots of clove, nutmeg, caraway, bay leaf, and a brief mandarin. At first, it’s spicy, not sweet. At 3 hours, I perceive the nuts and dates. At 6 hours, some myrrh. At 9 hours, myrrh, resin, and sandalwood. At 14 hours, residual sandalwood. Using a small sample (0.3 or 0.5 ml), I achieved a heavy sillage for a few hours, dropping to moderate but always perceptible, lasting over 12 hours. It fits its oriental classification well, though for me it’s more spicy than woody (the sandalwood appears at the end and isn’t forceful). It’s clearly not very versatile regarding occasions. Obviously, it’s more for winter and might look better at night.
For the fortune of oriental devotees, the Serge Lutens catalog surprises with the sheer number of fragrances featuring this characteristic. They are the majority, with exceptions like Laine de Verre. Fragrances with many layers and suggestive names; I take off my hat to their creativity. Arabie lives up to its name: it smells like raisins with liquor and a saturation of spices, the perfect olfactory soundtrack for a bazaar. It’s eminently unisex, something both sexes can wear. However, it has almost zero versatility; it’s too specific. Like most Serge scents, it has very high density, so it’s not recommended for heat unless you restrict applications to a minimum. Longevity, projection, and sillage are impressive. If you’re a lover of spiced aromas, this is your fragrance. As a follower of orientals, I like it, but considering it’s not wearable, I’d say I like it, not that I love it. As a conceptual fragrance, it’s undoubtedly a masterpiece.
For the luck of oriental devotees, Serge Lutens’ wide catalog surprises. Most are orientals, with exceptions like Laine de Verre. Fragrances with many layers, suggestive names… I take off my hat before the house’s creativity. Arabie lives up to its name: it smells like liquor-soaked raisins, a saturation of spices, the olfactory soundtrack of a bazaar. Eminently unisex, both sexes can wear it. It’s a fragrance with almost zero versatility, too concrete. Like most of its creations, it has very high density, so it’s not recommended for heat unless you restrict applications to a minimum. Longevity, projection, and trail are impressive. If you’re a lover of very spiced aromas, this is your fragrance. As a follower of orientals, I like it, but considering it also not wearable, I’d say I like it, I don’t love it. As a conceptual fragrance, it’s undoubtedly a masterpiece.
What a beautiful perfume! The opening is spectacular, and the dry-down is even better. That sweet blend has me captivated; it’s addictive. It smells like a bakery, like braids with nuts and raisins topped with a scoop of Málaga ice cream. Some might find it hard to wear, but I find it easy to dress up. Maybe not for work, sports, or very formal events, but perfect for the rest of the situations. Ideal for night outings, dinners, or late-afternoon events with casual wear. The worst part for me is the performance. I’m not sure if it’s olfactory saturation, but I stop perceiving it quickly. It’s like it has an abyssal opening and then fades away. After a few hours, I can’t smell it on my skin. I’ll have to investigate if others notice it or not. Scent: 10, Longevity: 6 (waiting to confirm), Sillage: 8 at first, 5 after an hour, Value/Price: 6, Versatility: 6, Overall: 8. PS: I know some will call me crazy, but on my skin, it reminds me a lot of Tom Ford’s Tobacco Vanille.
Few houses would have the audacity to do something like this. Where does this fit? It’s a difficult proposition, but Arabie ends up better than it started. It’s not that the opening was bad, just very peculiar. It’s extremely tenacious, with a claustrophobic sweetness that becomes overwhelming in some phases. I went through three samples gifted by Darkbeat, and honestly, I haven’t been won over. Arabie is a tough nut to crack, one of the most challenging niche aromas: a condensed, complex fruity gourmand, with stewed spices and nuts simmered in a woody syrup sweetness. I consider it too arrogant and not very versatile. It has two very distinct phases: it starts by traveling from the East with eclectic spices and ends up comfortable in the land where the sun sets. The spice is evident, like leather (not listed) and wood. This opening is typical of Lutens: unique or truly strange. While the opening is energetic and I don’t like it, it evolves into something more relaxed and pleasant. It’s an eccentric recipe with acceptable sillage and a longevity of about 6 hours. I’ve read that you have to let fragrances ‘work,’ and I tried. But no matter how much I appreciate Serge, I’m not convinced; it gives me the feeling of sitting in the dark wishing to leave something I’m not sure is a dream or reality. It’s not for me.
What a delight! Undoubtedly, that warm, amber DNA of ‘Ambre Sultan’ served as the base for Serge to explore a sweeter, more gourmand side. Here, there’s no coffee, chocolate, or dulce de leche; Arabie takes you to a nut shop in the Middle East: a distinct sweetness, smoky, with honey and nuts, humid, slightly earthy, and semi-spicy. Maybe people wouldn’t question its nature as much today, but in the 00s, it must have been very polarizing. The opening reminds me of the nut notes in Tom Ford’s Tobacco Vanille. In the end, the sweetness transitions from juicy nectar to a powdery, resinous, balsamic finish with tonka, myrrh, and soft clove. A perfect combination of sweet nuts, spices, and woods. I detect sandalwood, but in just the right amount, not prominent. The idea is that warm, sweet amber with fine traces of woods and spices. There’s also a touch of ‘mandarin peel’ that isn’t citrusy. An exquisite luxury. My review is based on a sample from the early 2000s: impeccable sillage and moderate-to-high projection.
Arabie is aromatic, fruity, and sweet. It starts with sugared nut notes and a floral touch reminiscent of some cosmetic. Over time, the sweetness grows until it becomes honeyed, with hazelnut, amber, and resins. It’s very sweet and dense, which limits its versatility; it’s ideal for special occasions or winter, where it shines with its warmth. It’s unisex and seems appropriate, though on my skin it tends to lean feminine. It lasted over 12 hours on my skin, very intense at first. It’s original, gourmand, but not for everyone (and I count myself among them), so I don’t recommend buying it blind. I tried it thanks to a sample from my partner arp, hi!
Serge Lutens’ Arabie is aromatic, fruity, and sweet. The opening is very aromatic with sugared nuts and a floral that reminds of some cosmetic. Over time, the sweetness and spices grow until it becomes honeyed, with nut, amber, and resins. It’s very sweet and dense, which takes away versatility; I recommend special situations or winter, where it shines with its warmth. It’s classified as unisex and I think it’s accurate, although on me it tends to be feminine. It lasted more than 12 hours on the skin, very intense at first. It’s an original, gourmand scent, but not for everyone; I count myself among those, so I don’t recommend buying it blindly. I tried it thanks to a sample from my friend arp, whom I greet.
It’s a super-oriental fragrance, like being transported straight to the souk: dried fruits, spices… what else? Serge Lutens scents are usually not very versatile but extremely original. This is an olfactory snapshot of those exotic lands I want to visit someday. Versatility is almost non-existent; to be honest, it smells more like a luxury room freshener than a skin perfume. It’s peculiar and quite sweet. Out of all the Serge scents I’ve tried, Chergui remains the most wearable; the others are too niche. It’s an autumn-winter scent, though I do wear orientals in summer. The key is not to over-apply to avoid saturation.
Arabie won me over immediately: a powerful, fruity, and resinous opening that explodes into spectacular spices. It’s clearly unisex, and while I wouldn’t buy it blind, I even recommend it to those who usually dislike oriental scents; they’ll definitely be surprised.