Fragrance comparison

Dubai Garnet vs Stunningly Venice

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 453 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dubai Garnet

Bond No 9

3.9069 votes

Rank #24,443 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Stunningly Venice

Zara

3.71384 votes

Rank #12,739 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai Garnet takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dubai Garnet
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Stunningly Venice
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Dubai Garnet4/7

Stunningly Venice3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dubai GarnetBond No 9

Stunningly VeniceZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 54%

3.71/ 5 · 384 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerDubai GarnetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

33%Like

16%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

63 votes

15%Love

52%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

384 votes

Category winnerStunningly VeniceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDubai Garnet

SillageDubai Garnet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value72

Category winnerStunningly VeniceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

rose84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

fruity100%

sweet91%

citrus83%

amber74%

fresh65%

sour56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBlackberryBergamotSeaweedCardamom

Heart

RosePlumMagnoliaJasmineCuminLavender

Base

AmberMyrhhVetiverOakmossMusk

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Red Berries

Base

Myrhh

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer64

Fall100

Winter86

Day93

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDubai GarnetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex45

Women50

Men3

Unisex30

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#12,739

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews51

Category winnerStunningly VeniceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dubai Garnet leans into a plush amber rose style with juicy blackberry and plum up top, then soft spice, jasmine, magnolia and a mossy musky base underneath. The seaweed note reads more as a mineral twist than a marine fragrance. It usually wears rich, sweet and floral with an aromatic edge. This suits shoppers who en…

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Zara Stunningly Venice opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sour red berries before resting into a faint myrrh base. Designed by Jo Malone in 2021, this fruity citrus splash delivers a crisp, soapy aura for casual warm spring days. It stays close to the skin, offering an easy reach after a morning shower.

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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 Garnet or Stunningly Venice?

Dubai Garnet takes 4 of 7 categories. Dubai Garnet is rated 3.90/5 from 69 votes; Stunningly Venice is rated 3.71/5 from 384 votes. Choose Dubai Garnet for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Stunningly Venice for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dubai Garnet or Stunningly Venice?

Dubai Garnet lasts longest (Dubai Garnet 72/100, Stunningly Venice 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dubai Garnet or Stunningly Venice?

Dubai Garnet projects furthest (Dubai Garnet 65/100, Stunningly Venice 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai Garnet and Stunningly Venice smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Myrhh.

Is Dubai Garnet or Stunningly Venice better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dubai Garnet is the stronger pick. For winter, Dubai Garnet is the stronger pick. Dubai Garnet suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dubai Garnet and Stunningly Venice?

Dubai Garnet has top notes of Pink Pepper, Blackberry, Bergamot and Seaweed, heart notes of Rose, Plum, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Myrhh, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Stunningly Venice has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Red Berries, a base of Myrhh.