Fragrance comparison

Dubai Avenue Future vs MCM Obelisk

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

Dubai Avenue Future

OriArome

5.001 votes

Rank #48,425 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

MCM Obelisk

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.2487 votes

Rank #9,188 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MCM Obelisk takes 3 of 3 categories.

Dubai Avenue Future
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring.
MCM Obelisk
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Dubai Avenue Future0/3

MCM Obelisk3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dubai Avenue FutureOriArome

MCM ObeliskMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 9%Had 9%Want 82%

4.24/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMCM Obelisk

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMCM ObeliskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

green60%

powdery50%

amber100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGalbanum

Heart

Solar NotesGinger

Base

CedarSandalwood

Top

GalbanumPeachGreen NotesBergamotLemon

Heart

Palisander RosewoodYlang-YlangThymeJasmineRose

Base

AmberBenzoinMossSandalwoodMuskVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Galbanum, Cedar and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring12

Summer21

Fall97

Winter100

Day93

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men8

Unisex54

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,425

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,188

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMCM ObeliskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dubai Avenue Future by OriArome offers a green, citrusy start that transitions into warm woods. Ideal for spring days, this scent combines galbanum with cedar for a dry, clean aura that suits office wear. It is a modern option for those who enjoy fresh, non-sweet aromatic profiles.

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MCM Obelisk is a bold 1980s amber with green bite, peachy warmth, woods, benzoin and moss. Wearers describe it as dark, spicy, balmy and very noticeable, with a cinnamon-like winter feel and a dry, earthy edge under the sweetness. It suits people who enjoy old-school orientals with power. Sample first if sharp galban…

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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, Dubai Avenue Future or MCM Obelisk?

MCM Obelisk takes 3 of 3 categories. Dubai Avenue Future is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; MCM Obelisk is rated 4.24/5 from 87 votes. Choose Dubai Avenue Future for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring. Choose MCM Obelisk for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dubai Avenue Future or MCM Obelisk?

MCM Obelisk lasts longest (MCM Obelisk 75/100, Dubai Avenue Future 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai Avenue Future and MCM Obelisk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Galbanum, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Dubai Avenue Future or MCM Obelisk better for summer or winter?

MCM Obelisk suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dubai Avenue Future and MCM Obelisk?

Dubai Avenue Future has top notes of Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Solar Notes and Ginger, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. MCM Obelisk has top notes of Galbanum, Peach, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Ylang-Ylang, Thyme and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Moss and Sandalwood.