Dubai Garnet vs Symphony
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dubai Garnet takes 1 of 1 categories.
Dubai GarnetChoose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
SymphonyChoose it for a earthy and aromatic character.
Dubai Garnet1/1
Symphony0/1
- 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)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dubai Garnet
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dubai GarnetBond No 9SymphonySensor I AmWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 35%Had 12%Want 54%
1.00/ 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 hate37%Love
33%Like
16%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
63 votes
0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fruity92%
rose84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
earthy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
mossy77%
rose69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperBlackberryBergamotSeaweedCardamom
Heart
RosePlumMagnoliaJasmineCuminLavender
Base
AmberMyrhhVetiverOakmossMusk
Top
CardamomGreen Mandarin
Heart
JasmineRose
Base
OakmossVetiver
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Rose, Jasmine and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer64
Fall100
Winter86
Day93
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,960
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#79,191
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDubai GarnetHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDubai 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…
Reviews →Symphony by Sensor I Am balances bright, spicy cardamom against a damp, earthy base of vetiver and oakmoss. Launched in 2022, this unisex scent eschews traditional sweet florals in favor of a rugged, green structure. It is designed for those who appreciate dry, forest-like aromas during cool, rainy autumn days.
Reviews →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 Garnet or Symphony?
Dubai Garnet takes 1 of 1 categories. Dubai Garnet is rated 3.90/5 from 69 votes; Symphony is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dubai Garnet for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Symphony for a earthy and aromatic character.
Do Dubai Garnet and Symphony smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and rose accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Rose, Jasmine and Vetiver.
Is Dubai Garnet or Symphony better for summer or winter?
Dubai Garnet suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dubai Garnet and Symphony?
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. Symphony has top notes of Cardamom and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss and Vetiver.
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