Fragrance comparison

Dubai vs Lelas Fire on Ice

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dubai

MGO Duftanker

3.9450 votes

Rank #5,615 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Lelas Fire on Ice

LELAS

4.002 votes

Rank #62,428 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dubai
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Lelas Fire on Ice
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dubai4/4

Lelas Fire on Ice0/4

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

Lelas Fire on IceLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDubai

SillageDubai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDubaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

oud84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

musky100%

powdery90%

amber80%

vanilla70%

animalic60%

sweet50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber, sweet and animalic

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

Top20-40 mins

BergamotOrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Fruity Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskAmbergrisBourbon Vanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ambergris, Bourbon Vanilla and White Musk. Durations are only published for Lelas Fire on Ice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 36%Work 32%Date 18%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,615

PerfumerHans Georg Staudt

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#62,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Lelas Fire on Ice lives up to its contrasting name by clashing crisp Mediterranean citrus against a thick, velvety foundation. The initial blast delivers tart lemon and bitter bergamot that feel brisk and frosty on bare skin. That sharp citrus chill fades within thirty minutes. Soon, a pulpy blend of sweet orchard fru…

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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 or Lelas Fire on Ice?

Dubai takes 4 of 4 categories. Dubai is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes; Lelas Fire on Ice is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Dubai for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Lelas Fire on Ice for a musky and powdery character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dubai or Lelas Fire on Ice?

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

Which projects more, Dubai or Lelas Fire on Ice?

Dubai projects furthest (Dubai 78/100, Lelas Fire on Ice 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai and Lelas Fire on Ice smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and animalic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ambergris, Bourbon Vanilla and White Musk.

Is Dubai or Lelas Fire on Ice better for summer or winter?

Dubai suits day or night wear; Lelas Fire on Ice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dubai and Lelas Fire on Ice?

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. Lelas Fire on Ice has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Fruity Notes, a base of White Musk, Ambergris and Bourbon Vanilla.