Fragrance comparison

Dubai Ruby vs Turab

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 142 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dubai Ruby

Bond No 9

3.84140 votes

Rank #10,480 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Turab

Mawwal Arabia

4.502 votes

Rank #57,777 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dubai Ruby
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Turab
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Dubai Ruby3/4

Turab1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dubai Ruby
Sillage & projection: Dubai Ruby
Value for money: Turab
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

TurabMawwal Arabia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 35%Had 0%Want 65%

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

50%Like

0%Ok

0%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDubai Ruby

SillageDubai Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTurabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

woody61%

citrus100%

rose86%

amber72%

ozonic58%

aquatic44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both rose, amber 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

Top

Bitter OrangeBergamotjuniper berryArtemisiaSaffron

Heart

Violet LeavesRoseGeraniumCinnamonNutmeg

Base

CedarwoodOlibanumLeatherAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

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–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex48

Women28

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#57,777

PerfumerNot listed

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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Turab opens with a bright bitter orange and bergamot lift, sharpened by juniper, artemisia, and a dry touch of saffron. As it settles, the scent turns rosier and more spiced, then eases into a woody amber base with leather, incense, and sandalwood. It suits someone who likes fresh citrus up top but wants a darker, ear…

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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 Turab?

Dubai Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories. Dubai Ruby is rated 3.84/5 from 140 votes; Turab is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Dubai Ruby for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Turab for a citrus and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dubai Ruby or Turab?

Dubai Ruby lasts longest (Dubai Ruby 82/100, Turab 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dubai Ruby or Turab?

Dubai Ruby projects furthest (Dubai Ruby 72/100, Turab 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai Ruby and Turab smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Artemisia and Rose.

Is Dubai Ruby or Turab better for summer or winter?

Turab suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dubai Ruby and Turab?

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. Turab has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot, juniper berry and Artemisia, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Rose, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Cedarwood, Olibanum, Leather and Amber.