Fragrance comparison

Dahab vs Roberto Cavalli Oro

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 861 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dahab

Areej

4.2322 votes

Rank #48,789 PatchouliMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Roberto Cavalli Oro

Roberto Cavalli

3.88839 votes

Rank #2,065 WoodyWarm 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.
Roberto Cavalli Oro
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Dahab4/5

Roberto Cavalli Oro1/5

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: Roberto Cavalli Oro

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DahabAreej

Roberto Cavalli OroRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

3.88/ 5 · 839 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

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

33%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

839 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityDahab

SillageDahab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value61

Category winnerDahabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

musky92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

cinnamon77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, 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

CorianderPepperIrisMagnoliaBergamotApple

Heart

CinnamonApricotPatchouliCedarFreesia

Base

AmberVanillaSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Coriander and Cedar. 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–

Spring29

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex16

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,065

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerRoberto Cavalli OroHigher 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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Roberto Cavalli Oro is a warm, spicy oriental fragrance that highlights a core of cinnamon and woody resins. It feels like a cozy staple for autumn and winter evenings, offering a comforting presence on the skin. The composition balances sharper top notes of pepper and coriander with a deep, balsamic base, creating a …

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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 Roberto Cavalli Oro?

Dahab takes 4 of 5 categories. Dahab is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes; Roberto Cavalli Oro is rated 3.88/5 from 839 votes. Choose Dahab for a patchouli and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer. Choose Roberto Cavalli Oro for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dahab or Roberto Cavalli Oro?

Dahab lasts longest (Dahab 100/100, Roberto Cavalli Oro 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dahab or Roberto Cavalli Oro?

Dahab projects furthest (Dahab 100/100, Roberto Cavalli Oro 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dahab and Roberto Cavalli Oro smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Coriander and Cedar.

What are the notes in Dahab and Roberto Cavalli Oro?

Dahab has top notes of Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Coriander, Cedar and Passionfruit, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Amber. Roberto Cavalli Oro has top notes of Coriander, Pepper, Iris and Magnolia, heart notes of Cinnamon, Apricot, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.