Fragrance comparison

Dubai vs Aghora

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dubai

MGO Duftanker

3.9450 votes

Rank #6,143 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Aghora

Byermia

4.504 votes

Rank #36,823 SmokyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Dubai3/4

Aghora1/4

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

DubaiMGO Duftanker

AghoraByermia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDubai

SillageDubai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAghoraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

oud84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

smoky100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

herbal77%

tobacco69%

sweet61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Indian OudJasmineLimeBergamotIncensePeonyTangerinePineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Cambodian OudGingerGeraniumPatchouliSandalwoodTurkish Rose OilFig

Base

AmbergrisTonka BeanBourbon VanillaOpoponaxLabdanumOakmossMyrrhWhite Musk

Top

SmokecannabisMarigoldGhost PepperSageFig

Heart

TobaccoGalbanumFrankincenseOakmossOpoponaxBalsam Fir

Base

Choya RalGuaiac WoodIndian OudNatural MuskMyrrhLabdanumCastoreumSandalwood

InformationalShared notesIndian Oud, Sandalwood, Fig and Opoponax. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,143

PerfumerHans Georg Staudt

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#36,823

PerfumerAshek Zubayer, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerDubaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dubai opens with citrus, incense and a touch of pineapple before settling into a dense oud amber heart. Rose, patchouli, sandalwood and resins give it a warm, textured feel, while vanilla, tonka and animalic notes keep the dry-down rich and slightly challenging. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy bold amber …

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Aghora by Byermia is a bold, challenging fragrance that opens with a sharp, green, and smoky intensity. Inspired by ascetic practices, it balances earthy cannabis and ghost pepper with deep tobacco, resins, and Indian oud. It is best suited for cold weather and evening wear, designed for those who appreciate raw, unap…

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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 Aghora?

Dubai takes 3 of 4 categories. Dubai is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes; Aghora is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Dubai for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Aghora for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dubai or Aghora?

Dubai lasts longest (Dubai 87/100, Aghora 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dubai or Aghora?

Dubai projects furthest (Dubai 78/100, Aghora 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai and Aghora smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Indian Oud, Sandalwood, Fig and Opoponax.

Is Dubai or Aghora better for summer or winter?

Dubai suits day or night wear; Aghora suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dubai and Aghora?

Dubai has top notes of Indian Oud, Jasmine, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Cambodian Oud, Ginger and Geranium, a base of Ambergris, Tonka Bean, Bourbon Vanilla and Opoponax. Aghora has top notes of Smoke, cannabis, Marigold and Ghost Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco, Galbanum, Frankincense and Oakmoss, a base of Choya Ral, Guaiac Wood, Indian Oud and Natural Musk.