Fragrance comparison

Dubai Diamond Ruby vs Dubai Ruby

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 143 ratings analysed

Dubai Diamond Ruby

Bond No 9

3.333 votes

Rank #70,044 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

85%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Dubai Ruby

Bond No 9

3.84140 votes

Rank #10,480 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai Ruby takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dubai Diamond Ruby
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Dubai Ruby
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Dubai Diamond Ruby0/4

Dubai Ruby4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dubai Diamond RubyBond No 9

Dubai RubyBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 3%Had 10%Want 87%

3.84/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

40%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

6%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDubai Ruby

SillageDubai Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value38

Category winnerDubai RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match85%Very similar · both aromatic, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

DavanaBergamotSaffron

Heart

GeraniumRoseMagnolia

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberMyrrhCivetSandalwood

Top

SaffronBergamotArtemisia

Heart

RoseGeraniumMagnolia

Base

CivetSandalwoodMyrhhAmberCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Geranium and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men24

Unisex48

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerDubai RubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dubai Diamond Ruby reads as a rich saffron, davana and bergamot opening that quickly turns rosy, spicy and woody. The drydown looks built around amber, myrrh, cypriol and sandalwood, with a noticeable animalic edge from civet. It suits shoppers who enjoy ornate, dressed-up amber florals with some bite. The available w…

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Dubai Ruby opens with saffron, bergamot and artemisia, then settles into a rich rose heart with warm amber, sandalwood and myrrh underneath. It wears as a spicy floral with an aromatic, slightly powdery edge. This is a bold Bond No. 9 style scent, best for cooler weather or dressed-up settings. If you enjoy rose with …

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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 Diamond Ruby or Dubai Ruby?

Dubai Ruby takes 4 of 4 categories. Dubai Diamond Ruby is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Dubai Ruby is rated 3.84/5 from 140 votes. Choose Dubai Diamond Ruby for a aromatic and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Dubai Ruby for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dubai Diamond Ruby or Dubai Ruby?

Dubai Ruby lasts longest (Dubai Ruby 82/100, Dubai Diamond Ruby 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dubai Diamond Ruby or Dubai Ruby?

Dubai Ruby projects furthest (Dubai Ruby 72/100, Dubai Diamond Ruby 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai Diamond Ruby and Dubai Ruby smell similar?

Very similar: a 85% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Geranium and Rose.

Is Dubai Diamond Ruby or Dubai Ruby better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dubai Diamond Ruby and Dubai Ruby?

Dubai Diamond Ruby has top notes of Davana, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Geranium, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber, Myrrh and Civet. Dubai Ruby has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot and Artemisia, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Myrhh and Amber.