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Arabesque.

An underappreciated sexy cologne for men.

The Merchant of Venice Arabesque was released in 2015. It is based on spices, sweet fruits, and amber. It lasts eight to ten hours on the skin with moderate projection.

In this review, I will describe its smell and performance and if it’s worth it.

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What Does Arabesque Smell Like?

Right off the bat is a sweet cinnamon note that comes across as slightly ambery.

The spice of cinnamon is never overpowering. It’s not like you put your nose above a spoonful of it. I attribute this balance to the neutral tobacco note and ginger nuance.

When I say “neutral,” I mean it has no other accents. Example: smoke or sweetness. Instead, it’s a dynamic buffer.

Tobacco doesn’t add sweetness, but the top note of plum does. In the opening, the plum is much sweeter than fruitier. Yet, it never overwhelms me.

After a while, the spices of both cinnamon and ginger are more subdued. This makes room for subtle vanillic tonka bean, cedarwood, and the fruitiness of plum. And the tobacco note is lost.

I know a lot is going on, so let me clarify. At this point, the scent is in the mid. It is woody with vanillic accents and rests on a background of warm spices that come across as ambery.

All of this is enveloped in a subtly sweet fruity plum air.

Bitter tobacco returns in the dry down and fuses with the sweet plum. For the rest of the wear, it is soft sweet tobacco, sitting on a bed of warm spices.

Arabesque The Merchant of Venice notes:

Arabesque Performance

Arabesque lasts eight to ten hours on the skin with moderate and consistent projection. In the first few hours, it pushes out multiple feet before receding.

Yet, the rest of the wear retains a mild ambiance. The perfect projection for the occasions it is meant for. This performance is with five sprays.

This is fall and winter wear. The sweetness gets too intense in the heat. I’ve tried wearing it in the mild spring temperatures with spray moderation.

However, it got too intense and wasn’t projecting far. It didn’t seem to be worth it. You’ll get four months of wear in a four-season climate.

As for the occasions, it is all. But I highly recommend it exclusively for special events like dates when you want to impress or formal events to stand out.

The projection is subtle enough to work in the office and other close-quarter settings. But this fragrance is too unique and alluring; it needs to be reserved.

Lastly, mass appeal and likability are excellent.

It wouldn’t have made my “sexiest colognes for men” list if it wasn’t. It is so likable for all the reasons above. A subtle projector that will be experienced, not announced. And a unique and alluring aroma.

Generally, sweet fragrances garner the second most attention behind ambroxan-based fragrances.

The Merchant of Venice Arabesque Clones

Arabesque has no clones, but it has some similarities to Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille. Both are sweet winter fragrances. But the Tobacco and Vanilla notes in Tobacco Vanille are the primary accords.

Whereas, in Arabesque, they’re secondary. Then the fruity and spicy accords are secondary in Tobacco Vanille but primary in Arabesque. They just have flipped dominance of accords.

Both are slightly expensive and unique in their respective ways. It’s worth looking into Tobacco Vanille, but it’s not an alternative, just another option.

Final Words

Arabesque is worth the money but may not be worth it for you. It has outstanding quality, an excellent blend of notes, and great performance.

However, it comes with downfalls. This is a unisex fragrance, but if anything leans feminine. If you only like ulta-masculine scents, this won’t be a great choice for you.

Another con is its lack of versatility. This can be worn for all occasions, and it’s possible, but it’s really meant to be for special events when you want to impress.

This brings me to the price. Is it really worth $300+ to knock someone’s socks off a few times a year?

I can’t answer these questions for you, as it will become a better or worse deal depending on your situation. I can say that the smell is enjoyable and definitely sample or decant-worthy.

Arabesque is an excellent cologne and an alluring one. Yet, don’t just limit yourself to Arabesque. Check out the sexiest colognes for men.

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