Fragrance comparison

Haibah Oriental vs Vivo

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

3 wins

Haibah Oriental

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3010 votes

Rank #43,217 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Vivo

Cerruti

3.7187 votes

Rank #15,228 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Vivo
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Haibah Oriental3/5

Vivo2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Haibah OrientalThe Spirit of Dubai

VivoCerruti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

3.71/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

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

29%Love

39%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

8%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityHaibah Oriental

SillageHaibah Oriental

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVivoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

musky77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

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

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

GingerAppleCardamomPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

RumSesameMarigold

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanHaitian VetiverSaffron

InformationalShared notesApple, Saffron, Marigold and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Vivo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer57

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring86

Summer35

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Men74

Unisex17

Women9

Casual 38%Work 28%Date 19%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,228

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerVivoHigher 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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Vivo by Cerruti opens with a bright flash of crisp green apple and grated ginger. The spicy punch hits immediately. Pink pepper and crushed cardamom give the initial alcohol lift a sharp, invigorating crackle that quickly transitions into something much warmer. Within twenty minutes, a distinct sweet rum and toasted s…

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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 Vivo?

Haibah Oriental takes 3 of 5 categories. Haibah Oriental is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Vivo is rated 3.71/5 from 87 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 Vivo for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Haibah Oriental or Vivo?

Haibah Oriental lasts longest (Haibah Oriental 87/100, Vivo 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Haibah Oriental or Vivo?

Haibah Oriental projects furthest (Haibah Oriental 72/100, Vivo 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Haibah Oriental and Vivo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and fruity accords. Common notes include Apple, Saffron, Marigold and Pink Pepper.

Is Haibah Oriental or Vivo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Haibah Oriental and Vivo?

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. Vivo has top notes of Ginger, Apple, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rum, Sesame and Marigold, a base of Ambroxan, Haitian Vetiver and Saffron.