Fragrance comparison

Dubai Diamond vs Lelas Classic Away

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dubai Diamond

Bond No 9

4.007 votes

Rank #53,693 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Lelas Classic Away

LELAS

5.001 votes

Rank #64,289 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai Diamond takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dubai Diamond
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Lelas Classic Away
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dubai Diamond2/3

Lelas Classic Away1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dubai Diamond
Sillage & projection: Lelas Classic Away
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dubai Diamond

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dubai DiamondBond No 9

Lelas Classic AwayLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityDubai Diamond

SillageLelas Classic Away

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose91%

metallic83%

leather74%

patchouli65%

musky56%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

amber80%

patchouli70%

rose60%

earthy50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, rose and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronRose

Heart

PatchouliJasmine

Base

MuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

Saffron

Heart2-4 hrs

dark woodsy notesPatchouliRose

Base6-8+ hrs

Amber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Patchouli and Amber. Durations are only published for Lelas Classic Away, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 39%Party 31%Work 17%Casual 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,289

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDubai DiamondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dubai Diamond by Bond No. 9 is a rose and saffron floriental with a polished, high-luxury style. It opens warm, spicy, and slightly metallic, then settles into patchouli, jasmine, musk, and amber for a rich dry-down that can feel smooth, dressed-up, and a little bold. It looks best suited to evening wear, cooler weath…

Reviews →

Lelas Classic Away by LELAS makes an immediate impression with a sharp, medicinal burst of golden saffron. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol and volatile top notes clear your skin, the fragrance reveals a dusky core of velvety rose and earthy patchouli. Heavy dark woodsy notes ground the center, steering …

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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 Diamond or Lelas Classic Away?

Dubai Diamond takes 2 of 3 categories. Dubai Diamond is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Lelas Classic Away is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dubai Diamond for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Lelas Classic Away for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dubai Diamond or Lelas Classic Away?

Dubai Diamond lasts longest (Dubai Diamond 75/100, Lelas Classic Away 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dubai Diamond or Lelas Classic Away?

Lelas Classic Away projects furthest (Lelas Classic Away 75/100, Dubai Diamond 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai Diamond and Lelas Classic Away smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, rose and patchouli accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Dubai Diamond or Lelas Classic Away better for summer or winter?

Dubai Diamond suits day or night wear; Lelas Classic Away suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dubai Diamond and Lelas Classic Away?

Dubai Diamond has top notes of Saffron and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. Lelas Classic Away has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of dark woodsy notes, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Amber.