Fragrance comparison

Dubai vs Intangible

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dubai

Bortnikoff

4.13119 votes

Rank #10,799 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Intangible

Jillian Switzerland

4.673 votes

Rank #41,297 AromaticWoody

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.
Intangible
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Dubai3/4

Intangible1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dubai
Sillage & projection: Dubai
Value for money: Intangible
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

IntangibleJillian Switzerland

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityDubai

SillageDubai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIntangibleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

leather69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match27%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

MarigoldBergamotMandarinCassisDavanaPeach

Heart

CaramelVioletRose OilJasmineGingerBroomWater NotesCardamom

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVanillaLeatherVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Davana, Ginger 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex38

Women31

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,799

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#41,297

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews1

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 →

Intangible by Jillian Switzerland opens with a bright burst of juicy peach, tart cassis, and herbal marigold, balanced by zesty mandarin orange. As the initial spray settles, the scent reveals a warmer heart where candied violet, fresh ginger, and rich caramel meet gentle floral notes of rose and jasmine. The base gro…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP vs

White NoiseRoadsWINNER

1 person compared this today

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dubai or Intangible?

Dubai takes 3 of 4 categories. Dubai is rated 4.13/5 from 119 votes; Intangible is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Dubai for a oud and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Intangible for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dubai or Intangible?

Dubai lasts longest (Dubai 74/100, Intangible 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dubai or Intangible?

Dubai projects furthest (Dubai 67/100, Intangible 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai and Intangible smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Davana, Ginger and Cardamom.

Is Dubai or Intangible better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dubai and Intangible?

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. Intangible has top notes of Marigold, Bergamot, Mandarin and Cassis, heart notes of Caramel, Violet, Rose Oil and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Leather.