Fragrance comparison

Haibah Oriental vs Riwaya Chapter II

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Haibah Oriental

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3010 votes

Rank #42,978 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Riwaya Chapter II

Gulf Orchid

5.004 votes

Rank #36,655 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Riwaya Chapter II takes 3 of 4 categories.

Haibah Oriental
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Riwaya Chapter II
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Haibah Oriental0/4

Riwaya Chapter II3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Riwaya Chapter II
Value for money: Riwaya Chapter II
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Riwaya Chapter II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Haibah OrientalThe Spirit of Dubai

Riwaya Chapter IIGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRiwaya Chapter II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRiwaya Chapter IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

musky92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

violet100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match14%Clearly different

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

Top20-30 mins

SaffronPeachPassionfruit

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletJasmineYlang Ylang

Base8-10+ hrs

VanillaAmbroxanCedarwood

InformationalShared notesYlang Ylang, Saffron, Peach and Violet. Durations are only published for Riwaya Chapter II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer57

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 24%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,978

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRiwaya Chapter IIHigher 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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Riwaya Chapter II by Gulf Orchid delivers a lush oriental floral profile built around candied peach, powdery violet, and smooth bourbon vanilla. The first spray releases a tangy wave of passionfruit cut by leathery saffron, bringing immediate warmth rather than sharp juvenile sweetness. As it settles on skin, rich jas…

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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 Riwaya Chapter II?

Riwaya Chapter II takes 3 of 4 categories. Haibah Oriental is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Riwaya Chapter II is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Haibah Oriental for a amber and musky character. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Riwaya Chapter II for a violet and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Haibah Oriental or Riwaya Chapter II?

They last about the same: Haibah Oriental 87/100, Riwaya Chapter II 87/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Haibah Oriental or Riwaya Chapter II?

Riwaya Chapter II projects furthest (Riwaya Chapter II 83/100, Haibah Oriental 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Haibah Oriental and Riwaya Chapter II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Ylang Ylang, Saffron, Peach and Violet.

Is Haibah Oriental or Riwaya Chapter II better for summer or winter?

Haibah Oriental suits day or night wear; Riwaya Chapter II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Haibah Oriental and Riwaya Chapter II?

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. Riwaya Chapter II has top notes of Saffron, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Ambroxan and Cedarwood.