Fragrance comparison

Haibah Oriental vs Mono Cachemire

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

3 wins

Haibah Oriental

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3010 votes

Rank #43,106 AmberMusky

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Mono Cachemire

L'Orchestre Parfum

3.86137 votes

Rank #14,701 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Haibah Oriental takes 3 of 5 categories.

Haibah Oriental
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Mono Cachemire
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Haibah Oriental3/5

Mono Cachemire2/5

Ratings & consensus: Haibah Oriental
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Haibah Oriental
Sillage & projection: Haibah Oriental
Value for money: Mono Cachemire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mono Cachemire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Haibah OrientalThe Spirit of Dubai

Mono CachemireL'Orchestre Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

3.86/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 25%Had 7%Want 68%

Category winnerHaibah OrientalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

31%Love

34%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

137 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityHaibah Oriental

SillageHaibah Oriental

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value43

Category winnerMono CachemireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

musky100%

powdery88%

iris77%

woody65%

floral53%

amber42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both musky, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang YlangAppleBlackberryAldehydesGrapefruitSaffronPeachBergamot

Heart

MarigoldIncensePink PepperVioletRoseJasmine

Base

Cashmere WoodAmbroxanAmbergrisMuskMossLeatherVanillaCedarwood

Top15-30 mins

PearAldehydesBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)IrisJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCashmere WoodCedarAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Jasmine and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Mono Cachemire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer57

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter57

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Men10

Unisex43

Women48

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 18%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,701

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerMono CachemireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Haibah Oriental by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a bright burst of aldehydes, ylang ylang, and juicy peach, edged with spicy saffron and tart blackberry. As the initial brightness settles, smoky incense and marigold fuse with velvet rose and violet in the heart. The base anchors the scent in rich ambergris, smooth ca…

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Mono Cachemire by L'Orchestre Parfum captures the quiet comfort of modern skin scents. The initial spray delivers a brisk rush of aldehydes and chilled bergamot alongside a gentle slice of crisp pear. It quickly softens. Within twenty minutes, the composition reveals a plush core of powdery iris, buttery ambrette seed…

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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, Haibah Oriental or Mono Cachemire?

Haibah Oriental takes 3 of 5 categories. Haibah Oriental is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Mono Cachemire is rated 3.86/5 from 137 votes. Choose Haibah Oriental for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Mono Cachemire for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Haibah Oriental or Mono Cachemire?

Haibah Oriental lasts longest (Haibah Oriental 87/100, Mono Cachemire 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Haibah Oriental or Mono Cachemire?

Haibah Oriental projects furthest (Haibah Oriental 72/100, Mono Cachemire 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Haibah Oriental and Mono Cachemire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Jasmine and Cashmere Wood.

Is Haibah Oriental or Mono Cachemire better for summer or winter?

Haibah Oriental suits day or night wear; Mono Cachemire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Haibah Oriental and Mono Cachemire?

Haibah Oriental has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Apple, Blackberry and Aldehydes, heart notes of Marigold, Incense, Pink Pepper and Violet, a base of Cashmere Wood, Ambroxan, Ambergris and Musk. Mono Cachemire has top notes of Pear, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Iris and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood, Cedar and Ambroxan.