Fragrance comparison

Dahab vs R2B2 Space X

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dahab

Areej

4.2322 votes

Rank #48,789 PatchouliMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

R2B2 Space X

Reyane Tradition

3.82110 votes

Rank #9,175 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dahab takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dahab
Choose it for a patchouli and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.
R2B2 Space X
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Dahab4/5

R2B2 Space X1/5

Ratings & consensus: Dahab
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dahab
Sillage & projection: Dahab
Value for money: Dahab
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: R2B2 Space X

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DahabAreej

R2B2 Space XReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

3.82/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 69%

Category winnerDahabRating 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

37%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDahab

SillageDahab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value69

Category winnerDahabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

musky92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

fresh65%

woody48%

fruity30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotApple

Heart

CorianderCedarPassionfruit

Base

PatchouliMuskAmber

Top

CitrusesMandarin OrangeAppleBergamot

Heart

White WoodBlack PepperPatchouliCorianderPink Pepper

Base

TonkaAmberMusk

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

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerR2B2 Space XHigher 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…

Reviews →

R2B2 Space X from Reyane Tradition offers a punchy, citrus-forward profile built for casual summer wear. This unisex fragrance features a crisp blend of apple, bergamot, and mandarin over a modern tonka and musk base. It delivers a clean, energetic scent that fits well in warm weather or gym settings where you want so…

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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 R2B2 Space X?

Dahab takes 4 of 5 categories. Dahab is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes; R2B2 Space X is rated 3.82/5 from 110 votes. Choose Dahab for a patchouli and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer. Choose R2B2 Space X for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dahab or R2B2 Space X?

Dahab lasts longest (Dahab 100/100, R2B2 Space X 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dahab or R2B2 Space X?

Dahab projects furthest (Dahab 100/100, R2B2 Space X 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dahab and R2B2 Space X smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Coriander and Patchouli.

What are the notes in Dahab and R2B2 Space X?

Dahab has top notes of Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Coriander, Cedar and Passionfruit, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Amber. R2B2 Space X has top notes of Citruses, Mandarin Orange, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of White Wood, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Coriander, a base of Tonka, Amber and Musk.