Fragrance comparison

Dubai vs American Gold

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Dubai

Varriale Profumi

—0 votes

Rank #73,240 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

American Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.5010 votes

Rank #19,666 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

American Gold takes 2 of 2 categories.

Dubai
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character.
American Gold
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Dubai0/2

American Gold2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DubaiVarriale Profumi

American GoldPure Gold Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

herbal100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

powdery60%

bitter50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, herbal and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitArtemisiaLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseTobaccoSpices

Base7-10 hrs

Woody NotesAgarwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotLavenderRosemaryCarrot SeedsGrapefruitCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Floral NotesClovesNutmegPatchouliCedarSandalwoodLeatherAmber

Base8-11 hrs

Woody NotesTonka BeanVanillaAnimal notes

Category winnerAmerican GoldLongest dry-down: 8-11 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 41%Party 27%Work 18%Casual 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 34%Date 29%Casual 22%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,666

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAmerican GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dubai by Varriale Profumi delivers a dark, resinous twist on the classic barbershop structure. The bite is immediate. Bitter grapefruit, herbal artemisia, and clean lavender hit your nose first before the scent pivots into heavier territory. It wastes no time getting serious. The core turns thick with rich pipe tobacc…

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American Gold by Pure Gold Perfumes cuts through the air with a brisk, bitter snap. Expect a sharp five-second alcohol burst before the oils warm. Then, aromatic lavender, bitter artemisia, and cool crushed cardamom arrive in unison. It feels dry and brisk. An unusual carrot seed note surfaces early, adding an earthy,…

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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.

Do Dubai and American Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, herbal and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Artemisia, Lavender and Woody Notes.

Is Dubai or American Gold better for summer or winter?

Dubai suits evening wear; American Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dubai and American Gold?

Dubai has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia and Lavender, heart notes of Incense, Tobacco and Spices, a base of Woody Notes, Agarwood and Amber. American Gold has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Floral Notes, Cloves, Nutmeg and Patchouli, a base of Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Animal notes.