Fragrance comparison

Haibah Oriental vs Viking Dubai

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Haibah Oriental

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3010 votes

Rank #43,652 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Viking Dubai

Bharara

4.6268 votes

Rank #5,581 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viking Dubai takes 3 of 5 categories.

Haibah Oriental
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Viking Dubai
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Haibah Oriental2/5

Viking Dubai3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Haibah OrientalThe Spirit of Dubai

Viking DubaiBharara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

4.62/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 43%Had 3%Want 53%

Category winnerViking DubaiRating 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

71%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityHaibah Oriental

SillageHaibah Oriental

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value56

Category winnerViking DubaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

amber72%

musky58%

aromatic44%

woody30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, musky and woody

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

Top

LemonBergamotGingerGrapefruitSweet Orange

Heart

Cashmere WoodTonka BeanVioletMagnolia

Base

AmbroxanWhite MuskPatchouliAmbergris

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Violet and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer57

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring96

Summer100

Fall66

Winter24

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Men85

Unisex11

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,652

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerViking DubaiHigher 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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Viking Dubai by Bharara is a citrus aromatic scent that balances a zesty opening with woody warmth. Launched in 2024, it features ginger, lemon, and cashmere wood. This fragrance suits those wanting a modern, noticeable profile that lingers through the workday. It feels especially effective during spring or summer wea…

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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 Viking Dubai?

Viking Dubai takes 3 of 5 categories. Haibah Oriental is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Viking Dubai is rated 4.62/5 from 68 votes. Choose Haibah Oriental for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Viking Dubai for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Haibah Oriental or Viking Dubai?

Haibah Oriental lasts longest (Haibah Oriental 87/100, Viking Dubai 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Haibah Oriental or Viking Dubai?

Haibah Oriental projects furthest (Haibah Oriental 72/100, Viking Dubai 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Haibah Oriental and Viking Dubai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Violet and Cashmere Wood.

Is Haibah Oriental or Viking Dubai better for summer or winter?

Haibah Oriental suits day or night wear; Viking Dubai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Haibah Oriental and Viking Dubai?

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. Viking Dubai has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Ginger and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Tonka Bean, Violet and Magnolia, a base of Ambroxan, White Musk, Patchouli and Ambergris.