Fragrance comparison

Dahab vs Pride

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 118 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dahab

Areej

4.2322 votes

Rank #48,789 PatchouliMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Pride

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2596 votes

Rank #13,577 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dahab takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dahab
Choose it for a patchouli and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Pride
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dahab3/5

Pride2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DahabAreej

PrideBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 21%Had 18%Want 61%

Category winnerPrideRating 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

51%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDahab

SillageDahab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value22

Category winnerDahabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

musky92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy 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

CardamomCorianderApplePink PepperBergamot

Heart

OrrisHeliotropeRoseJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanBenzoinAmberLeatherVanillaPatchouliMuskOakmoss

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–

Spring87

Summer27

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night82

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men12

Unisex59

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,577

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPrideHigher 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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Cardamom and tart green apple cut through the top of Boadicea the Victorious Pride before dense orris and powdery heliotrope take over the center of the scent. As it settles on skin, warm amber, rich benzoin, and dry leather build a heavy oriental base anchored by patchouli and tonka bean. It fits cool autumn evenings…

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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 Pride?

Dahab takes 3 of 5 categories. Dahab is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes; Pride is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes. Choose Dahab for a patchouli and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Pride for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dahab or Pride?

Dahab lasts longest (Dahab 100/100, Pride 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dahab or Pride?

Dahab projects furthest (Dahab 100/100, Pride 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dahab and Pride smell similar?

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

Is Dahab or Pride better for summer or winter?

Pride suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dahab and Pride?

Dahab has top notes of Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Coriander, Cedar and Passionfruit, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Amber. Pride has top notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Amber and Leather.