Fragrance comparison

Haibah Oriental vs Wardian

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Haibah Oriental

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3010 votes

Rank #46,796 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Wardian

PARIS CORNER

3.754 votes

Rank #57,421 FruityTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Haibah Oriental takes 3 of 3 categories.

Haibah Oriental
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Wardian
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Best in spring.

Haibah Oriental3/3

Wardian0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Haibah OrientalThe Spirit of Dubai

WardianPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

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

50%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

25%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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityHaibah Oriental

SillageHaibah Oriental

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

tropical92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, musky and sweet

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

SaffronPeachMango

Heart2 to 3 hours

PassionfruitJasmineLily of the Valley

Base4 to 7 hours

MuskAmberMoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Peach, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Wardian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer57

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,796

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHaibah OrientalHigher 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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Wardian by PARIS CORNER presents a sweet, tropical profile built around luscious fruit and grounded earthy undertones. The scent opens with a burst of juicy peach and ripe mango, spiced immediately by a sharp edge of saffron. As the initial sweetness settles, passionfruit adds a tangy lift while white floral notes of …

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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, Haibah Oriental or Wardian?

Haibah Oriental takes 3 of 3 categories. Haibah Oriental is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Wardian is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Haibah Oriental for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Wardian for a fruity and tropical character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Haibah Oriental or Wardian?

Haibah Oriental lasts longest (Haibah Oriental 87/100, Wardian 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Haibah Oriental or Wardian?

Haibah Oriental projects furthest (Haibah Oriental 72/100, Wardian 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Haibah Oriental and Wardian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, musky and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Peach, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Haibah Oriental or Wardian better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Haibah Oriental and Wardian?

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. Wardian has top notes of Saffron, Peach and Mango, heart notes of Passionfruit, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Musk, Amber and Moss.