8 alternatives ranked by how much of Arcus’ actual note structure they share — not by opinion. The closest is Shiyaaka Blue by Khadlaj Perfumes at 41%.
| # | Fragrance | House | Year | Note match | Shared notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shiyaaka Blue | Khadlaj Perfumes | 2023 | 41% | Amber, Basil, Bergamot, Lavender, Lime, Patchouli |
| 2 | Al Nashama Caprice | Lattafa Perfumes | 2024 | 38% | Amber, Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender, Patchouli |
| 3 | Ventana Pour Homme | Armaf | 2017 | 36% | Amber, Geranium, Lavender, Patchouli |
| 4 | Magnificent Blue Pour Homme | Armaf | — | 36% | Amber, Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender, Patchouli |
| 5 | Noirè | Arabiyat Prestige | 2026 | 35% | Amber, Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender, Patchouli |
| 6 | Orchestra Tempo Tune | Armaf | 2026 | 34% | Amber, Geranium, Lavender, Patchouli |
| 7 | Italiano Nero | Armaf | — | 33% | Amber, Bergamot, Lavender, Patchouli |
| 8 | Night Club Absolute | Fragrance World | 2025 | 33% | Amber, Bergamot, Geranium, Patchouli |
Each candidate is scored on three things: how many notes it shares with the original (weighted so rare materials count for more than common ones like musk), how closely the base and heart match — the part that determines the drydown — and how similar the overall accord profile is. Nothing here is based on marketing claims or on anyone’s opinion, and nothing has been smelled side by side. It is a structural comparison of what these fragrances are made of, which is a strong guide but not a guarantee of how they wear.
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