Fragrance comparison

Dubai Garnet vs Unica

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

Dubai Garnet

Bond No 9

3.9069 votes

Rank #24,026 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Unica

Pantheon Roma

4.4829 votes

Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unica takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dubai Garnet
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Unica
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dubai Garnet1/3

Unica2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dubai GarnetBond No 9

UnicaPantheon Roma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 54%

4.48/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 73%

Category winnerUnicaRating 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

72%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerUnicaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

rose84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

woody84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity 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

Top20-30 mins

PlumCinnamonBlackberryPink Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

VanillaCoffeeJasmineMagnolia

Base7-10+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Blackberry, Plum and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Unica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer64

Fall100

Winter86

Day93

Night100

Spring38

Summer19

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerDubai GarnetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex45

Women50

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

Date 37%Party 31%Casual 19%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,026

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rankUnranked

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerNot enough dataHigher 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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Pantheon Roma Unica is a rich, cozy gourmand that balances dark berries with warm spice. The first spray releases stewed plum, crushed blackberry, and sharp pink pepper before cinnamon warms the air. It avoids feeling like cheap candy. Instead, roasted coffee beans and smooth vanilla take over the heart, joined by sub…

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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 Unica?

Unica takes 2 of 3 categories. Dubai Garnet is rated 3.90/5 from 69 votes; Unica is rated 4.48/5 from 29 votes. Choose Dubai Garnet for a amber and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Unica for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Dubai Garnet and Unica smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Blackberry, Plum and Magnolia.

Is Dubai Garnet or Unica better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dubai Garnet and Unica?

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. Unica has top notes of Plum, Cinnamon, Blackberry and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Vanilla, Coffee, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and White Musk.