Fragrance comparison

Kinamo vs Dubai

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 84 ratings analysed

Kinamo

ATon

4.1734 votes

Rank #15,112 AnimalicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Dubai

MGO Duftanker

3.9450 votes

Rank #6,147 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kinamo
Choose it for a animalic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dubai
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Kinamo1/5

Dubai3/5

Ratings & consensus: Kinamo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dubai
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

KinamoATon

DubaiMGO Duftanker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.94/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

Category winnerKinamoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDubai

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDubaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

animalic100%

woody92%

oud84%

white floral77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

oud84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, oud and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CivetJasmineFirHayYlang-YlangPetitgrainPineappleGeranium

Heart

OudIndoleSandalwoodViolet LeafTonka Bean

Base

LeatherThailand OudCambodian OudVetiverLitsea CubebaOakmossMyrrh

Top

Indian OudJasmineLimeBergamotIncensePeonyTangerinePineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Cambodian OudGingerGeraniumPatchouliSandalwoodTurkish Rose OilFig

Base

AmbergrisTonka BeanBourbon VanillaOpoponaxLabdanumOakmossMyrrhWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Pineapple, Geranium and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex15

Women15

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,112

PerfumerAton Gerasimov

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,147

PerfumerHans Georg Staudt

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerDubaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kinamo opens as a dark, textured oud with burning woods, dusty leather and a distinctly animalic edge. Under that heavy first impression, the scent softens into powdery white florals, muted fruit and dry green touches. This reads bold, dense and deliberately challenging rather than easygoing. It may suit experienced o…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kinamo or Dubai?

Dubai takes 3 of 5 categories. Kinamo is rated 4.17/5 from 34 votes; Dubai is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes. Choose Kinamo for a animalic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dubai for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kinamo or Dubai?

They last about the same: Dubai 87/100, Kinamo 86/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kinamo or Dubai?

Projection is very close: Kinamo 78/100, Dubai 78/100 for sillage.

Do Kinamo and Dubai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and animalic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Pineapple, Geranium and Oud.

Is Kinamo or Dubai better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kinamo and Dubai?

Kinamo has top notes of Civet, Jasmine, Fir and Hay, heart notes of Oud, Indole, Sandalwood and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Thailand Oud, Cambodian Oud and Vetiver. 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.