Fragrance comparison

Auris vs Dubai Nights Umbra

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 255 ratings analysed

Auris

Pantheon Roma

3.90220 votes

Rank #10,794 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Dubai Nights Umbra

Armaf

4.0935 votes

Rank #16,054 WoodyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai Nights Umbra takes 4 of 7 categories.

Auris
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dubai Nights Umbra
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Auris3/7

Dubai Nights Umbra4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AurisPantheon Roma

Dubai Nights UmbraArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

4.09/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%

Category winnerDubai Nights UmbraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

23%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

220 votes

49%Love

26%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerDubai Nights UmbraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAuris

SillageAuris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value61

Category winnerDubai Nights UmbraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

green60%

animalic50%

woody100%

ozonic83%

aquatic65%

green48%

citrus30%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

YuzuGrapefruitLimeLitchi

Heart2-4 hrs

MyrtleGingerMintJuniper

Base8-12+ hrs

AmbergrisCedarTonka BeanSaffron

Top

GrapefruitGingerPink PepperMintYuzu

Heart

Violet LeavesWatery Notes

Base

Guaiac WoodCedarwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Grapefruit, Ginger and Mint. Durations are only published for Auris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night41

Spring89

Summer100

Fall63

Winter30

Day100

Night48

Category winnerDubai Nights UmbraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men48

Unisex48

Women4

Casual 38%Party 28%Date 18%Work 15%

Men56

Unisex22

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,794

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#16,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAurisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pantheon Roma Auris hits the air with a razor-sharp blast of tart yuzu, bitter grapefruit, and sour lime that commands immediate attention. Do not overspray this. The citrus top is not a soft cologne splash. It carries an oily, heavy weight that quickly folds into crisp garden mint and peppery ginger. As the sharp fru…

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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.

Which is better, Auris or Dubai Nights Umbra?

Dubai Nights Umbra takes 4 of 7 categories. Auris is rated 3.90/5 from 220 votes; Dubai Nights Umbra is rated 4.09/5 from 35 votes. Choose Auris for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dubai Nights Umbra for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Auris or Dubai Nights Umbra?

Auris lasts longest (Auris 82/100, Dubai Nights Umbra 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Auris or Dubai Nights Umbra?

Auris projects furthest (Auris 72/100, Dubai Nights Umbra 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Auris and Dubai Nights Umbra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and green accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Grapefruit, Ginger and Mint.

Is Auris or Dubai Nights Umbra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dubai Nights Umbra is the stronger pick. For winter, Dubai Nights Umbra is the stronger pick. Auris suits daytime wear; Dubai Nights Umbra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Auris and Dubai Nights Umbra?

Auris has top notes of Yuzu, Grapefruit, Lime and Litchi, heart notes of Myrtle, Ginger, Mint and Juniper, a base of Ambergris, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Saffron. 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.