Fragrance comparison

Gabrielle L'Eau vs Soul of Dubai

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 298 ratings analysed

Gabrielle L'Eau

Chanel

3.87293 votes

Rank #35,737 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Soul of Dubai

Sawalef

3.805 votes

Rank #60,505 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soul of Dubai takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gabrielle L'Eau
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Soul of Dubai
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Gabrielle L'Eau1/4

Soul of Dubai3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Soul of Dubai
Sillage & projection: Soul of Dubai
Value for money: Soul of Dubai
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gabrielle L'Eau

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gabrielle L'EauChanel

Soul of DubaiSawalef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 293 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

39%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

293 votes

40%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySoul of Dubai

SillageSoul of Dubai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSoul of DubaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

musky77%

green69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

yellow floral77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red BerriesGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomYlang YlangTuberose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwood

Top

MagnoliaMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

Ylang YlangTuberoseJasmineViolet

Base

MuskCedarVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Gabrielle L'Eau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,737

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGabrielle L'EauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Gabrielle L'Eau strips away the heavy golden nectar of the original pillar to deliver an airy, dew-kissed floral bouquet. The first spray brings a sharp, tart burst of red berries laced with crisp green stems. It wakes up your senses instantly. Within twenty minutes, the tart berry edge softens into a bright wa…

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Soul of Dubai by Sawalef is a bright white floral built around magnolia, orange blossom and a creamy tuberose heart. It opens citrusy and polished, then turns sunnier and more voluptuous with ylang ylang and jasmine before settling into a soft vanilla musk with smooth woods. If you like modern, sweet-leaning florals w…

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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, Gabrielle L'Eau or Soul of Dubai?

Soul of Dubai takes 3 of 4 categories. Gabrielle L'Eau is rated 3.87/5 from 293 votes; Soul of Dubai is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Gabrielle L'Eau for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Soul of Dubai for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gabrielle L'Eau or Soul of Dubai?

Soul of Dubai lasts longest (Soul of Dubai 73/100, Gabrielle L'Eau 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gabrielle L'Eau or Soul of Dubai?

Soul of Dubai projects furthest (Soul of Dubai 58/100, Gabrielle L'Eau 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gabrielle L'Eau and Soul of Dubai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang and Tuberose.

Is Gabrielle L'Eau or Soul of Dubai better for summer or winter?

Gabrielle L'Eau suits daytime wear; Soul of Dubai suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gabrielle L'Eau and Soul of Dubai?

Gabrielle L'Eau has top notes of Red Berries and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Soul of Dubai has top notes of Magnolia, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vanilla and Sandalwood.