Fragrance comparison

Dubai vs Raboob

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 121 ratings analysed

Dubai

Bortnikoff

4.13119 votes

Rank #10,799 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Raboob

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #64,237 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raboob takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dubai
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Raboob
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Dubai1/3

Raboob2/3

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

RaboobNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

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

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRaboob

SillageRaboob

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

leather69%

earthy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

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

RoseAgarwood (Oud)LemonBergamotJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldSaffron

Heart

AmberSageCardamomCashmirwoodYlang-YlangCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoney

Base

PatchouliPrecious WoodsWhite MuskOakmossVetiverLeatherGurjan balsamSandalwood

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–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex38

Women31

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,799

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#64,237

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 →

Raboob by Nabeel is a dense, warming oriental blend that centers on the classic combination of rose and agarwood. Cardamom and saffron add dry, spicy warmth, while leather and patchouli anchor the base. It is a bold choice for chilly autumn evenings, suited for those who appreciate heavy Middle Eastern profiles.

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dubai or Raboob?

Raboob takes 2 of 3 categories. Dubai is rated 4.13/5 from 119 votes; Raboob is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Dubai for a oud and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Raboob for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Dubai or Raboob?

Raboob lasts longest (Raboob 80/100, Dubai 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dubai or Raboob?

Raboob projects furthest (Raboob 94/100, Dubai 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai and Raboob smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Rose and Cardamom.

What are the notes in Dubai and Raboob?

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. Raboob has top notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Sage, Cardamom and Cashmirwood, a base of Patchouli, Precious Woods, White Musk and Oakmoss.