Fragrance comparison

Dubai vs Myrrhe 55 Shanghai

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 372 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dubai

MGO Duftanker

3.9450 votes

Rank #6,017 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai

Le Labo

3.83322 votes

Rank #9,416 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai takes 4 of 5 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.
Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dubai4/5

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai1/5

Ratings & consensus: Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
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

Myrrhe 55 ShanghaiLe Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

3.83/ 5 · 322 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%

Category winnerMyrrhe 55 ShanghaiRating 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

39%Love

29%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

8%Hate

322 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDubai

SillageDubai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value14

Category winnerDubaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

oud84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

amber100%

white floral92%

patchouli84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

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

Notes

JasmineMyrrhPatchouliMuskAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Myrrhe 55 Shanghai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring68

Summer39

Fall100

Winter94

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men4

Unisex52

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,017

PerfumerHans Georg Staudt

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#9,416

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews86

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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Myrrhe 55 Shanghai by Le Labo is an amber chypre that surprises many wearers by leading with bold white floral notes rather than heavy incense. Created by perfumer Daphné Bugey, the scent centres on a waxy, sweet jasmine blossom layered over warm balsamic myrrh with a faint licorice tint. Earthy patchouli and animalic…

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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 Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

Dubai takes 4 of 5 categories. Dubai is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes; Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is rated 3.83/5 from 322 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 Myrrhe 55 Shanghai for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dubai or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

Dubai lasts longest (Dubai 87/100, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dubai or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

Dubai projects furthest (Dubai 78/100, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai and Myrrhe 55 Shanghai smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Ambergris.

Is Dubai or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai better for summer or winter?

Dubai suits day or night wear; Myrrhe 55 Shanghai suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dubai and Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

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. Myrrhe 55 Shanghai features Jasmine, Myrrh, Patchouli, Musk and Ambergris.