Fragrance comparison

Dhahab vs Pieds Nus

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 152 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dhahab

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.33141 votes

Rank #2,316 CaramelVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Pieds Nus

Jacques Zolty

3.8211 votes

Rank #54,311 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dhahab takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dhahab
Choose it for a caramel and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Pieds Nus
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Dhahab3/5

Pieds Nus2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DhahabAl Haramain Perfumes

Pieds NusJacques Zolty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 9%Had 2%Want 89%

Category winnerDhahabRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

113 votes

27%Love

27%Like

45%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPieds Nus

SillagePieds Nus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value44

Category winnerDhahabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

vanilla91%

citrus83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

musky56%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

amber84%

caramel77%

coconut69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both vanilla, caramel and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeBergamot

Heart

CaramelCedar

Base

VanillaMusk

Top

CoconutPeachOrangeGingerAppleBergamot

Heart

CaramelIrisSandalwoodPatchouliEgyptian JasmineRose

Base

Tonka BeanAmberVanillaMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Caramel and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

Men10

Unisex40

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#54,311

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDhahabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dhahab by Al Haramain is a sunny, caramel-vanilla gourmand with a bright citrus lift at the start. Think orange zest melting into golden caramel, then a soft, musky sweetness that stays close and comforting. It is often worn as an easy layering scent, especially if you like cosy “peach cobbler” style warmth and a smo…

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Pieds Nus opens with a bright splash of coconut and bergamot before settling into a warm core of caramel, iris, and sandalwood. This 2025 release offers a versatile, modern profile suitable for both men and women. It works best in moderate temperatures, where the vanilla and amber base can comfortably project without …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dhahab or Pieds Nus?

Dhahab takes 3 of 5 categories. Dhahab is rated 4.33/5 from 141 votes; Pieds Nus is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Dhahab for a caramel and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Pieds Nus for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dhahab or Pieds Nus?

Pieds Nus lasts longest (Pieds Nus 80/100, Dhahab 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dhahab or Pieds Nus?

Pieds Nus projects furthest (Pieds Nus 71/100, Dhahab 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dhahab and Pieds Nus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, caramel and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Caramel and Vanilla.

Is Dhahab or Pieds Nus better for summer or winter?

Pieds Nus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dhahab and Pieds Nus?

Dhahab has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel and Cedar, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Pieds Nus has top notes of Coconut, Peach, Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Caramel, Iris, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Vanilla and Musk.