Fragrance comparison

Dubai Ruby vs The Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 212 ratings analysed

5 wins

Dubai Ruby

Bond No 9

3.84140 votes

Rank #10,480 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

The Oud

Roja Dove

3.6272 votes

Rank #14,128 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai Ruby takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dubai Ruby
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
The Oud
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dubai Ruby5/7

The Oud1/7

Ratings & consensus: Dubai Ruby
Community sentiment: Dubai Ruby
Longevity: Dubai Ruby
Sillage & projection: Dubai Ruby
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: The 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

The OudRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

3.62/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 58%

Category winnerDubai RubyRating 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

42%Love

19%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

31%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerDubai RubyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDubai Ruby

SillageDubai Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

woody61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber 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

GeraniumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MagnoliaYlang-YlangJasmineRose

Base

ClovePatchouliLabdanumGuaiac WoodDry WoodFrankincenseCedarwoodStyrax

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Geranium and Magnolia. 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–

Spring88

Summer75

Fall100

Winter94

Day73

Night100

Category winnerThe OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex48

Women28

Men36

Unisex45

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#14,128

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews18

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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Roja Dove The Oud opens brighter than its name suggests, with bergamot, mandarin and geranium giving way to a polished floral heart where rose stands out most. The base turns woody, ambered and gently spicy, with oud adding texture more than roughness. This wears like a refined rose oud rather than an animalic oud bom…

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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 The Oud?

Dubai Ruby takes 5 of 7 categories. Dubai Ruby is rated 3.84/5 from 140 votes; The Oud is rated 3.62/5 from 72 votes. Choose Dubai Ruby for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose The Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dubai Ruby or The Oud?

Dubai Ruby lasts longest (Dubai Ruby 82/100, The Oud 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dubai Ruby or The Oud?

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

Do Dubai Ruby and The Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Geranium and Magnolia.

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

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

What are the notes in Dubai Ruby and The 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. The Oud has top notes of Geranium, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Clove, Patchouli, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood.