Fragrance comparison

Dahab vs Gourmand Dream

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dahab

Areej

4.2322 votes

Rank #48,789 PatchouliMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Gourmand Dream

Nomade Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #54,057 Warm SpicyAromatic

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.
Gourmand Dream
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Dahab4/4

Gourmand Dream0/4

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

Gourmand DreamNomade Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDahab

SillageDahab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDahabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

musky92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber 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

BergamotBlack CurrantApplePineappleLiquor

Heart

CorianderCardamomGeraniumBirchChocolatePatchouli

Base

AmberVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinOakmossMusk

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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,057

PerfumerChris Maurice

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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Gourmand Dream by Nomade Perfumes opens with a tart splash of pineapple, black currant, apple, and bergamot soaked in dark liquor. The top notes feel heavy and boozy, cutting through cold autumn air before shifting into a rich heart of bitter chocolate, cardamom, coriander, and earthy patchouli. As the composition set…

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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 Gourmand Dream?

Dahab takes 4 of 4 categories. Dahab is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes; Gourmand Dream is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Dahab for a patchouli and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Gourmand Dream for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dahab or Gourmand Dream?

Dahab lasts longest (Dahab 100/100, Gourmand Dream 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dahab or Gourmand Dream?

Dahab projects furthest (Dahab 100/100, Gourmand Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dahab and Gourmand Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Coriander and Patchouli.

Is Dahab or Gourmand Dream better for summer or winter?

Gourmand Dream suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dahab and Gourmand Dream?

Dahab has top notes of Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Coriander, Cedar and Passionfruit, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Amber. Gourmand Dream has top notes of Bergamot, Black Currant, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Coriander, Cardamom, Geranium and Birch, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.