Fragrance comparison

Dubai vs Hawaas

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 123 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dubai

Bortnikoff

4.13119 votes

Rank #10,750 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Hawaas

Nabeel

3.504 votes

Rank #67,785 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dubai
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Hawaas
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Dubai3/4

Hawaas1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DubaiBortnikoff

HawaasNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

9%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

13%Hate

119 votes

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDubai

SillageDubai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHawaasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

leather69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

herbal61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleLemonBergamotDavanaGingerPomelo

Heart

RosePassionfruitCardamomJasmineYlang-YlangPeachGurjan balsam

Base

Indian OudNagarmothaLeatherPatchouliAmberMuskVanillaVetiver

Top

MarigoldRoseWhite FlowersOriental notesJasmineLemonBergamotSaffron

Heart

SageCardamomCedarCashmirwoodYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHoney

Base

VetiverGurjan balsamPrecious WoodsPatchouliWhite MuskAmberOakmossLeather

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Rose and Cardamom. 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

Summer58

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex38

Women31

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,750

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#67,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDubaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dmitry Bortnikoff launched Dubai in 2024 as an oriental fougere centered on authentic Indian oud. The scent opens with a sharp flash of green apple, sour bergamot, and spicy ginger before settling into a dense heart of passionfruit, rose, and cardamom. The base anchors down with dark leather, nagarmotha, patchouli, an…

Reviews →

Hawaas by Nabeel reads as a rich woody oriental with a floral, spicy top and a warmer, resinous dry-down. Rose, saffron, jasmine and citrus brighten the opening, then honey, cardamom and cedar add weight before leather, patchouli, amber and sandalwood take over. It may suit shoppers who enjoy traditional, dressier sc…

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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, Dubai or Hawaas?

Dubai takes 3 of 4 categories. Dubai is rated 4.13/5 from 119 votes; Hawaas is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Dubai for a oud and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Hawaas for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dubai or Hawaas?

They last about the same: Dubai 74/100, Hawaas 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dubai or Hawaas?

Dubai projects furthest (Dubai 67/100, Hawaas 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai and Hawaas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Rose and Cardamom.

Is Dubai or Hawaas better for summer or winter?

Hawaas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dubai and Hawaas?

Dubai has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Bergamot and Davana, heart notes of Rose, Passionfruit, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Indian Oud, Nagarmotha, Leather and Patchouli. Hawaas has top notes of Marigold, Rose, White Flowers and Oriental notes, heart notes of Sage, Cardamom, Cedar and Cashmirwood, a base of Vetiver, Gurjan balsam, Precious Woods and Patchouli.