Fragrance comparison

Dubai Ruby vs Dubai Diamond Ruby

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 143 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dubai Ruby

Bond No 9

3.84140 votes

Rank #10,480 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

85%scent match

Very similar

Dubai Diamond Ruby

Bond No 9

3.333 votes

Rank #70,044 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai Ruby takes 4 of 4 categories.

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 Ruby
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Dubai Ruby4/4

Dubai Diamond Ruby0/4

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 RubyBond No 9

Dubai Diamond RubyBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 3%Had 10%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

6%Hate

109 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDubai Ruby

SillageDubai Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value33

Category winnerDubai RubyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronBergamotArtemisia

Heart

RoseGeraniumMagnolia

Base

CivetSandalwoodMyrhhAmberCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

DavanaBergamotSaffron

Heart

GeraniumRoseMagnolia

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberMyrrhCivetSandalwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex48

Women28

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#70,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDubai RubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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 Ruby or Dubai Diamond Ruby?

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

Which lasts longer, Dubai Ruby or Dubai Diamond Ruby?

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

Which projects more, Dubai Ruby or Dubai Diamond Ruby?

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

Do Dubai Ruby and Dubai Diamond Ruby smell similar?

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

Is Dubai Ruby or Dubai Diamond 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 Ruby and Dubai Diamond Ruby?

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. 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.