Fragrance comparison

Dubai Ruby vs Mystic Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 194 ratings analysed

Dubai Ruby

Bond No 9

3.84140 votes

Rank #10,480 RoseWarm Spicy

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65%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Mystic Oud

Historiae

4.0754 votes

Rank #16,347 RoseWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystic Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dubai Ruby
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mystic Oud
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dubai Ruby3/7

Mystic Oud4/7

Ratings & consensus: Mystic Oud
Community sentiment: Mystic Oud
Longevity: Dubai Ruby
Sillage & projection: Dubai Ruby
Value for money: Mystic Oud
Versatility: Mystic Oud
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

Mystic OudHistoriae

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

4.07/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

Category winnerMystic OudRating 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

54%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerMystic OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDubai Ruby

SillageDubai Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMystic OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

woody61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both rose, warm spicy and fresh 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

Top20-30 mins

RoseAldehydesBergamotOrangeArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)GeraniumSaffronPeonyCloves

Base6-10 hrs

CastoreumPatchouliBenzoinOakmossSandalwoodVetiverAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bergamot, Artemisia and Rose. Durations are only published for Mystic Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring39

Summer0

Fall100

Winter83

Day47

Night100

Category winnerMystic OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex48

Women28

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#16,347

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Mystic Oud by Historiae takes the classic pairing of rose and agarwood and flips the script by dressing it in vintage French chypre tailoring. Formulated by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, it starts with an airy fizz of aldehydes and bitter orange before revealing a spicy heart of saffron, clove, geranium, and dry oud. …

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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 Mystic Oud?

Mystic Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Dubai Ruby is rated 3.84/5 from 140 votes; Mystic Oud is rated 4.07/5 from 54 votes. Choose Dubai Ruby for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mystic Oud for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dubai Ruby or Mystic Oud?

Dubai Ruby lasts longest (Dubai Ruby 82/100, Mystic Oud 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dubai Ruby or Mystic Oud?

Dubai Ruby projects furthest (Dubai Ruby 72/100, Mystic Oud 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai Ruby and Mystic Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Artemisia and Rose.

Is Dubai Ruby or Mystic Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dubai Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Mystic Oud is the stronger pick. Mystic Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dubai Ruby and Mystic Oud?

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. Mystic Oud has top notes of Rose, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Geranium, Saffron and Peony, a base of Castoreum, Patchouli, Benzoin and Oakmoss.