Fragrance comparison

Dubai Ruby vs Razala

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

Dubai Ruby

Bond No 9

3.84140 votes

Rank #9,629 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Razala

Ayala Moriel

3.502 votes

Rank #63,231 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Dubai Ruby
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Razala
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Dubai Ruby1/2

Razala1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Razala
Value for money: Not scored
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

RazalaAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 11%Want 84%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageRazala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

woody61%

amber100%

citrus92%

oud84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

tuberose61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber 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

Notes

AmberAgarwood (Oud)Blood OrangePink PepperSaffronTuberoseMyrhhAfrican Orange FlowerTincture of RoseMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Magnolia, Myrhh and Amber. 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–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex48

Women28

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#63,231

PerfumerAyala Moriel

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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Razala is a rich amber, oud, and white floral perfume with a bright citrus lift at the top. Blood orange and pink pepper give the opening some sparkle, then saffron, tuberose, orange blossom, and rose pull it into a warmer, more resinous heart. It reads plush, spicy, and slightly animalic rather than airy or clean. Th…

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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 Ruby or Razala?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Dubai Ruby is rated 3.84/5 from 140 votes; Razala is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Dubai Ruby for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Razala for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, Dubai Ruby or Razala?

Razala projects furthest (Razala 75/100, Dubai Ruby 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai Ruby and Razala smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Magnolia, Myrhh and Amber.

What are the notes in Dubai Ruby and Razala?

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. Razala features Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Blood Orange, Pink Pepper and Saffron.