Fragrance comparison

Astrakan vs Dubai Knight

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

4 wins

Astrakan

Alexander

4.6015 votes

Rank #38,189 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Dubai Knight

Arabian Wind

4.1119 votes

Rank #46,766 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Astrakan takes 4 of 5 categories.

Astrakan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dubai Knight
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Astrakan4/5

Dubai Knight1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AstrakanAlexander

Dubai KnightArabian Wind

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 74%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

Category winnerAstrakanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

37%Love

42%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAstrakan

SillageAstrakan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value58

Category winnerDubai KnightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

cinnamon84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

fresh61%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

fruity77%

patchouli65%

cinnamon53%

sweet42%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonOrange

Heart

VanillaGurjan balsamBlack Orchid

Base

AppleSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Guaiac WoodCinnamonCardamomCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Heart

Fruity NotesRose

Base

Gurjan balsamPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Vanilla, Gurjan balsam and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer23

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night89

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex79

Women7

Men42

Unisex58

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,766

PerfumerMarzia Tissino, Yaser Jamous

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAstrakanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Astrakan is a warm, spiced apple scent with a smooth vanilla core and a woody, lightly earthy dry-down. It opens with cinnamon and orange, then leans into an apple-wine feeling that reads cosy and autumnal, more like a spiced dessert than a bright citrus. If you like cinnamon, vanilla and sandalwood with a fruity twis…

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Dubai Knight opens with dry woods, cardamom and cinnamon, then softens with a lightly fruity rose before settling into an ambered, musky patchouli base. It reads warm, spicy and woody first, with sweetness kept in check. This suits shoppers who enjoy richer unisex scents for cooler weather or evening wear. Sample firs…

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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.

Which is better, Astrakan or Dubai Knight?

Astrakan takes 4 of 5 categories. Astrakan is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes; Dubai Knight is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Astrakan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dubai Knight for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Astrakan or Dubai Knight?

They last about the same: Astrakan 77/100, Dubai Knight 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Astrakan or Dubai Knight?

Projection is very close: Astrakan 68/100, Dubai Knight 67/100 for sillage.

Do Astrakan and Dubai Knight smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Vanilla, Gurjan balsam and Sandalwood.

Is Astrakan or Dubai Knight better for summer or winter?

Astrakan suits daytime wear; Dubai Knight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Astrakan and Dubai Knight?

Astrakan has top notes of Cinnamon and Orange, heart notes of Vanilla, Gurjan balsam and Black Orchid, a base of Apple, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Dubai Knight has top notes of Guaiac Wood, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, heart notes of Fruity Notes and Rose, a base of Gurjan balsam, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vanilla.