Fragrance comparison

Aquaventure 2016 vs Dubai Nights Umbra

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Aquaventure 2016

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #74,628 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Dubai Nights Umbra

Armaf

4.0935 votes

Rank #16,292 WoodyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai Nights Umbra takes 1 of 1 categories.

Aquaventure 2016
Choose it for a amber and citrus character.
Dubai Nights Umbra
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aquaventure 20160/1

Dubai Nights Umbra1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aquaventure 2016The Dua Brand

Dubai Nights UmbraArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

49%Love

26%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value61

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

woody84%

ozonic77%

aquatic69%

green61%

woody100%

ozonic83%

aquatic65%

green48%

citrus30%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, ozonic and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Violet LeafGuaiac WoodPink PepperGrapefruitAmbergrisAmberwoodYuzu

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitGingerPink PepperMintYuzu

Heart

Violet LeavesWatery Notes

Base

Guaiac WoodCedarwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Aquaventure 2016, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Spring89

Summer100

Fall63

Winter30

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Party 25%Work 20%Date 17%

Men56

Unisex22

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,628

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,292

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerDubai Nights UmbraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dua Brand Aquaventure 2016 delivers a punchy burst of sharp yuzu and tart grapefruit right out of the nozzle. It hits fast and bright. Within minutes, salty sea spray emerges alongside ozonic violet leaf and a warm pinch of pink pepper, capturing that legendary oceanic profile from the mid-2010s. The scent does no…

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Dubai Nights Umbra by Armaf opens with a sharp burst of fresh grapefruit and spicy ginger, immediately setting a crisp, energetic tone. As it settles, watery notes and green violet leaves emerge, shifting the scent from a bright citrus start into a cool, aquatic atmosphere. The dry-down grounds the fragrance on skin w…

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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.

Do Aquaventure 2016 and Dubai Nights Umbra smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, ozonic and aquatic accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Ambergris.

Is Aquaventure 2016 or Dubai Nights Umbra better for summer or winter?

Aquaventure 2016 suits daytime wear; Dubai Nights Umbra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aquaventure 2016 and Dubai Nights Umbra?

Aquaventure 2016 features Violet Leaf, Guaiac Wood, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Ambergris. Dubai Nights Umbra has top notes of Grapefruit, Ginger, Pink Pepper and Mint, heart notes of Violet Leaves and Watery Notes, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood and Ambergris.