Fragrance comparison

Dubai Ruby vs Zabad

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 143 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dubai Ruby

Bond No 9

3.84140 votes

Rank #10,480 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Zabad

Raydan

5.003 votes

Rank #43,371 WoodyMusky

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.
Zabad
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Dubai Ruby3/4

Zabad1/4

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

ZabadRaydan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDubai Ruby

SillageDubai Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value67

Category winnerZabadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

woody61%

woody100%

musky92%

animalic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy 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

CivetOrangeGeraniumSaffronRose

Heart

JasmineImmortelleRaspberryOrange Cassia Tree

Base

PatchouliDry WoodCedarMuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Geranium and Civet. 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

Summer33

Fall67

Winter33

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex48

Women28

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#43,371

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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Zabad by Raydan presents a daring, animalic-forward composition that leans heavily into traditional oriental perfumery. The blend opens with a pungent mix of civet and saffron, quickly settling into a robust, woody-musky core anchored by patchouli and dry cedar. It serves as an intriguing, bold choice for those who ap…

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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 Zabad?

Dubai Ruby takes 3 of 4 categories. Dubai Ruby is rated 3.84/5 from 140 votes; Zabad is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Dubai Ruby for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Zabad for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dubai Ruby or Zabad?

They last about the same: Dubai Ruby 82/100, Zabad 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dubai Ruby or Zabad?

Dubai Ruby projects furthest (Dubai Ruby 72/100, Zabad 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai Ruby and Zabad smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Geranium and Civet.

Is Dubai Ruby or Zabad better for summer or winter?

Zabad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dubai Ruby and Zabad?

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. Zabad has top notes of Civet, Orange, Geranium and Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, Immortelle, Raspberry and Orange Cassia Tree, a base of Patchouli, Dry Wood, Cedar and Musk.