Fragrance comparison

Dahab vs Fougere No. 1

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dahab

Areej

4.2322 votes

Rank #48,882 PatchouliMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Fougere No. 1

Myropol

4.254 votes

Rank #54,928 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dahab takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dahab
Choose it for a patchouli and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Fougere No. 1
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dahab4/4

Fougere No. 10/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DahabAreej

Fougere No. 1Myropol

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

77%Love

5%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDahab

SillageDahab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDahabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

musky92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotApple

Heart

CorianderCedarPassionfruit

Base

PatchouliMuskAmber

Top

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotApplePineappleBasil

Heart

GeraniumCassisPatchouliCorianderVetiver

Base

OakmossCaramelTonka BeanCostusSandalwoodAmberMuskGalbanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Coriander 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,928

PerfumerAndrey Oleynikov

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDahabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Areej Dahab opens with a bright burst of crisp green apple and tart bergamot. The top notes fade quickly into a dense heart of cedarwood, crushed coriander seeds, and juicy passionfruit. As the fragrance settles, heavy patchouli and thick musk take over the base, anchored by warm amber. It wears loud and heavy. The pa…

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Fougere No. 1 leans into classic aromatic fougere territory with a greener, fruit-tinted opening. Lavender, bergamot, basil and crisp apple give it a brisk first impression, while geranium, vetiver and patchouli keep the heart dry and structured. As it settles, oakmoss, tonka, sandalwood and amber bring a warmer, moss…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dahab or Fougere No. 1?

Dahab takes 4 of 4 categories. Dahab is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes; Fougere No. 1 is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Dahab for a patchouli and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Fougere No. 1 for a aromatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dahab or Fougere No. 1?

Dahab lasts longest (Dahab 100/100, Fougere No. 1 87/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dahab or Fougere No. 1?

Dahab projects furthest (Dahab 100/100, Fougere No. 1 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dahab and Fougere No. 1 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Coriander and Patchouli.

Is Dahab or Fougere No. 1 better for summer or winter?

Fougere No. 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dahab and Fougere No. 1?

Dahab has top notes of Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Coriander, Cedar and Passionfruit, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Amber. Fougere No. 1 has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Geranium, Cassis, Patchouli and Coriander, a base of Oakmoss, Caramel, Tonka Bean and Costus.