Fragrance comparison

Cruz del Sur vs The Scent Of Dubrovnik

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cruz del Sur

Xerjoff

3.8323 votes

Rank #28,719 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

The Scent Of Dubrovnik

Croatian Perfume House · 2018

1.001 votes

Rank #70,334 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cruz del Sur takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cruz del Sur
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Scent Of Dubrovnik
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cruz del Sur3/4

The Scent Of Dubrovnik1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cruz del Sur
Sillage & projection: Cruz del Sur
Value for money: The Scent Of Dubrovnik
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cruz del Sur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cruz del SurXerjoff

The Scent Of DubrovnikCroatian Perfume House

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 16%Had 6%Want 77%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

26%Like

4%Ok

22%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityCruz del Sur

SillageCruz del Sur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerThe Scent Of DubrovnikBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

citrus84%

camphor77%

aromatic69%

marine61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

vanilla61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeSea Notes

Heart

EucalyptusRose

Base

MuskPatchouliVanillaAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotOrange BlossomOrange

Heart

CypressBay LeafCactusMimosaRosePalm TreeEucalyptusJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliVanilaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Eucalyptus, Rose and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer88

Fall100

Winter75

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,719

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#70,334

PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec

Launched2018

Reviews0

Category winnerCruz del SurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cruz del Sur opens with sharp mandarin orange alongside a crisp wave of sea notes. Eucalyptus quickly asserts itself in the heart, introducing a cool camphoraceous bite that cuts through a soft, dewy rose. As the dry-down takes hold, warm amber, patchouli, and vanilla ground the fresh elements with an earthy sweetness…

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The Scent Of Dubrovnik by Croatian Perfume House captures the crisp atmosphere of the southern Adriatic coast. The fragrance opens with a bright splash of juicy mandarin orange, tart bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately awakens the senses. As the sparkling citrus opening settles, the heart reveals an ar…

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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, Cruz del Sur or The Scent Of Dubrovnik?

Cruz del Sur takes 3 of 4 categories. Cruz del Sur is rated 3.83/5 from 23 votes; The Scent Of Dubrovnik is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cruz del Sur for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Scent Of Dubrovnik for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cruz del Sur or The Scent Of Dubrovnik?

Cruz del Sur lasts longest (Cruz del Sur 87/100, The Scent Of Dubrovnik 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cruz del Sur or The Scent Of Dubrovnik?

Cruz del Sur projects furthest (Cruz del Sur 81/100, The Scent Of Dubrovnik 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cruz del Sur and The Scent Of Dubrovnik smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Eucalyptus, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Cruz del Sur or The Scent Of Dubrovnik better for summer or winter?

Cruz del Sur suits evening wear; The Scent Of Dubrovnik suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cruz del Sur and The Scent Of Dubrovnik?

Cruz del Sur has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Sea Notes, heart notes of Eucalyptus and Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. The Scent Of Dubrovnik has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Orange, heart notes of Cypress, Bay Leaf, Cactus and Mimosa, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vanila and White Musk.