Fragrance comparison

Dubai vs Slow Dance

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,005 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dubai

MGO Duftanker

3.9450 votes

Rank #6,147 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Slow Dance

Byredo

3.741,955 votes

Rank #1,888 AmberWoody

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Slow Dance
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Dubai4/5

Slow Dance1/5

Ratings & consensus: Dubai
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dubai
Sillage & projection: Dubai
Value for money: Dubai
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Slow Dance

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

DubaiMGO Duftanker

Slow DanceByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

3.74/ 5 · 1,955 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerDubaiRating 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

35%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

1,651 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDubai

SillageDubai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value42

Category winnerDubaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

oud84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

amber100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, 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

OpoponaxCognac

Heart

LabdanumVioletGeranium

Base

VanillaPatchouliIncense

InformationalShared notesIncense, Geranium, Patchouli and Bourbon Vanilla. 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

Spring35

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men10

Unisex57

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,147

PerfumerHans Georg Staudt

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#1,888

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews253

Category winnerSlow DanceHigher 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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Slow Dance by Byredo is a study in contrasts that balances the warmth of cognac and vanilla with the earthy, balsamic depth of opoponax and patchouli. Created by Jérôme Epinette, this unisex scent captures the tension between childhood innocence and adult experience. It is a thoughtful choice for cool autumn nights wh…

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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 Slow Dance?

Dubai takes 4 of 5 categories. Dubai is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes; Slow Dance is rated 3.74/5 from 1,955 votes. Choose Dubai for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Slow Dance for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dubai or Slow Dance?

Dubai lasts longest (Dubai 87/100, Slow Dance 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dubai or Slow Dance?

Dubai projects furthest (Dubai 78/100, Slow Dance 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai and Slow Dance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Incense, Geranium, Patchouli and Bourbon Vanilla.

Is Dubai or Slow Dance better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dubai and Slow Dance?

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. Slow Dance has top notes of Opoponax and Cognac, heart notes of Labdanum, Violet and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Incense.