Dubai Ruby vs Portrait Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dubai Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories.
Dubai RubyChoose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Portrait OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dubai Ruby3/4
Portrait Oud1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dubai Ruby
- Sillage & projection
- Dubai Ruby
- Value for money
- Portrait Oud
- 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 9Portrait OudArabiyat PrestigeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 140 votes
Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%
4.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
25%Like
7%Ok
22%Dislike
6%Hate
109 votes
50%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDubai Ruby
SillageDubai Ruby
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPortrait OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
woody61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
lavender84%
amber77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronBergamotArtemisia
Heart
RoseGeraniumMagnolia
Base
CivetSandalwoodMyrhhAmberCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Top
LavenderCuminBergamotSageArtemisia
Heart
CinnamonRoseWallflowerCardamomSaffronCyclamen
Base
CedarwoodAmberSandalwoodCypriolCivet
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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter77
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,480
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#56,458
PerfumerHouse of My Perfumes
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDubai RubyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDubai 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 …
Reviews →Portrait Oud opens with aromatic lavender, bergamot and herbs, then turns warmer and spicier with cinnamon, cardamom, saffron and rose. The dry-down leans woody, ambered and slightly animalic, with cypriol and civet adding depth. It reads as a bold unisex scent with a traditional Middle Eastern feel. Sample first if …
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 Ruby or Portrait Oud?
Dubai Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories. Dubai Ruby is rated 3.84/5 from 140 votes; Portrait Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Dubai Ruby for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Portrait Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Dubai Ruby or Portrait Oud?
They last about the same: Dubai Ruby 82/100, Portrait Oud 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Dubai Ruby or Portrait Oud?
Dubai Ruby projects furthest (Dubai Ruby 72/100, Portrait Oud 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dubai Ruby and Portrait Oud smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Artemisia and Rose.
Is Dubai Ruby or Portrait Oud better for summer or winter?
Portrait Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dubai Ruby and Portrait 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. Portrait Oud has top notes of Lavender, Cumin, Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose, Wallflower and Cardamom, a base of Cedarwood, Amber, Sandalwood and Cypriol.
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