Fragrance comparison

Fibonacci vs Rimal

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 237 ratings analysed

Fibonacci

Puzzle Parfum

4.2114 votes

Rank #20,850 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Rimal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.35223 votes

Rank #23,658 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rimal takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fibonacci
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rimal
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Fibonacci1/5

Rimal4/5

Ratings & consensus: Rimal
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rimal
Sillage & projection: Rimal
Value for money: Rimal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fibonacci

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

FibonacciPuzzle Parfum

RimalThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

4.35/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerRimalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

60%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

223 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRimal

SillageRimal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value35

Category winnerRimalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

NutmegBergamotCloveSaffronCinnamon

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletBlack OrchidJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

Top

SaffronNutmegCinnamonFruitsVanillaWhite FlowersBergamot

Heart

PatchouliSweet NotesIncenseYlang-YlangStyraxRose

Base

SandalwoodCaramelAgarwood (Oud)LeatherAmberVetiverLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Saffron and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Fibonacci, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day85

Night100

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex64

Women27

Date 37%Casual 24%Party 22%Work 17%

Men56

Unisex39

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,850

PerfumerCengiz Yatagan

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFibonacciHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fibonacci by Puzzle Parfum opens with a brisk snap of bergamot cut by warm clove and pungent nutmeg. Do not overspray this. The initial burst brings a distinct alcohol lift for three minutes before dense saffron takes charge. Soon, an earthy violet note emerges alongside black orchid, creating a dry, powdery floral he…

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Rimal by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a heavy burst of saffron, cinnamon, and sharp nutmeg before settling into smoky incense and dark agarwood. As it warms on skin, caramel and labdanum add a resinous sweetness against rugged leather. It fits cold winter nights, formal evening events, and crisp tailored coats where…

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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, Fibonacci or Rimal?

Rimal takes 4 of 5 categories. Fibonacci is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Rimal is rated 4.35/5 from 223 votes. Choose Fibonacci for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rimal for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fibonacci or Rimal?

Rimal lasts longest (Rimal 82/100, Fibonacci 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fibonacci or Rimal?

Rimal projects furthest (Rimal 75/100, Fibonacci 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fibonacci and Rimal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Saffron and Cinnamon.

Is Fibonacci or Rimal better for summer or winter?

Fibonacci suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fibonacci and Rimal?

Fibonacci has top notes of Nutmeg, Bergamot, Clove and Saffron, heart notes of Violet, Black Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Rimal has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Fruits, heart notes of Patchouli, Sweet Notes, Incense and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Caramel, Agarwood (Oud) and Leather.