Fragrance comparison

Kazimi vs Dubai

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 199 ratings analysed

Kazimi

House of Matriarch

4.17149 votes

Rank #28,995 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dubai

MGO Duftanker

3.9450 votes

Rank #5,614 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kazimi
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dubai
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Kazimi1/5

Dubai4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KazimiHouse of Matriarch

DubaiMGO Duftanker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

3.94/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

Category winnerKazimiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

149 votes

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDubai

SillageDubai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDubaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody92%

oud84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, oud and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Rose OilRoseBourbon RoseWhite Ginger

Heart2-4 hrs

White RoseWild RoseRose PetalsRed Cedar

Base6-8+ hrs

Exotic SpicesOpoponaxAgarwood (Oud)AmbergrisOakmossHyrax

Top

Indian OudJasmineLimeBergamotIncensePeonyTangerinePineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Cambodian OudGingerGeraniumPatchouliSandalwoodTurkish Rose OilFig

Base

AmbergrisTonka BeanBourbon VanillaOpoponaxLabdanumOakmossMyrrhWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesRose Oil, Opoponax, Agarwood (Oud) and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Kazimi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex82

Women9

Date 43%Party 23%Casual 22%Work 12%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,995

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,614

PerfumerHans Georg Staudt

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerDubaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Matriarch Kazimi is an intense, dark red botanical perfume built around an extraordinary concentration of natural rose oils. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh white ginger and spicy Bourbon rose before settling into dense petals steeped in warm red cedar. Unlike clean, powdery florist roses, this fr…

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Dubai opens with citrus, incense and a touch of pineapple before settling into a dense oud amber heart. Rose, patchouli, sandalwood and resins give it a warm, textured feel, while vanilla, tonka and animalic notes keep the dry-down rich and slightly challenging. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy bold amber …

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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, Kazimi or Dubai?

Dubai takes 4 of 5 categories. Kazimi is rated 4.17/5 from 149 votes; Dubai is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes. Choose Kazimi for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dubai for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kazimi or Dubai?

Dubai lasts longest (Dubai 87/100, Kazimi 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kazimi or Dubai?

Dubai projects furthest (Dubai 78/100, Kazimi 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kazimi and Dubai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose Oil, Opoponax, Agarwood (Oud) and Ambergris.

Is Kazimi or Dubai better for summer or winter?

Kazimi suits evening wear; Dubai suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kazimi and Dubai?

Kazimi has top notes of Rose Oil, Rose, Bourbon Rose and White Ginger, heart notes of White Rose, Wild Rose, Rose Petals and Red Cedar, a base of Exotic Spices, Opoponax, Agarwood (Oud) and Ambergris. Dubai has top notes of Indian Oud, Jasmine, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Cambodian Oud, Ginger and Geranium, a base of Ambergris, Tonka Bean, Bourbon Vanilla and Opoponax.