Fragrance comparison

Dubai Ruby vs Khanjar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 453 ratings analysed

Dubai Ruby

Bond No 9

3.84140 votes

Rank #10,480 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Khanjar

Omanluxury

4.28313 votes

Rank #2,155 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khanjar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Dubai Ruby
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Khanjar
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Dubai Ruby1/7

Khanjar6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dubai RubyBond No 9

KhanjarOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

4.28/ 5 · 313 votes

Have 39%Had 5%Want 55%

Category winnerKhanjarRating 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

63%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

6%Hate

313 votes

Category winnerKhanjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityKhanjar

SillageKhanjar

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%

oud100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, rose and woody

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

LavenderSaffronBergamotCorianderDavanaArtemisiaMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCedarVetiverOrrisImmortelleNutmegGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmbergrisPralineSandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bergamot, Artemisia 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKhanjarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex48

Women28

Men69

Unisex27

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#2,155

PerfumerMuatasim Al Hinai, Philippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerKhanjarHigher 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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Khanjar by Omanluxury is a daring unisex fragrance built around a powerful oud and leather profile. Launched in 2020, it offers an aromatic and spicy opening that settles into a deep, resinous base. This is an intense, cold-weather scent that demands confidence and skin heat to reach its full potential during formal e…

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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 Khanjar?

Khanjar takes 6 of 7 categories. Dubai Ruby is rated 3.84/5 from 140 votes; Khanjar is rated 4.28/5 from 313 votes. Choose Dubai Ruby for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Khanjar for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dubai Ruby or Khanjar?

They last about the same: Khanjar 83/100, Dubai Ruby 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dubai Ruby or Khanjar?

Projection is very close: Khanjar 73/100, Dubai Ruby 72/100 for sillage.

Do Dubai Ruby and Khanjar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Artemisia and Rose.

Is Dubai Ruby or Khanjar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Khanjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Khanjar is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dubai Ruby and Khanjar?

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. Khanjar has top notes of Lavender, Saffron, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Cedar, Vetiver and Orris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Ambergris.