Fragrance comparison

Magnificently Dubai vs Epic Maze

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 862 ratings analysed

Magnificently Dubai

Zara

3.94848 votes

Rank #3,151 LeatherFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Epic Maze

Al Aneeq

4.1514 votes

Rank #19,456 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic Maze takes 3 of 5 categories.

Magnificently Dubai
Choose it for a leather and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Epic Maze
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Magnificently Dubai2/5

Epic Maze3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magnificently DubaiZara

Epic MazeAl Aneeq

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 848 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%

Category winnerMagnificently DubaiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

37%Like

17%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

848 votes

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityEpic Maze

SillageEpic Maze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value86

Category winnerEpic MazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

animalic65%

metallic53%

smoky42%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

aromatic72%

amber58%

musky44%

woody30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Saffron

Heart

Nutmeg

Base

Leather

Top

MaceCardamomCuminNutmegPink PepperMyrtleSaffron

Heart

GeraniumOlibanumMyrrh

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)CedarLeatherPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex60

Women15

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,151

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews89

Overall rank#19,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMagnificently DubaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magnificently Dubai by Zara opens with a sharp, zesty burst of citrus peel that quickly turns dry and spicy. Perfumer Jo Malone constructs the heart around aromatic saffron and warm nutmeg, creating a sun-baked spice market feel on skin. As the initial brightness settles, a smooth leather base emerges alongside a clea…

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Epic Maze by Al Aneeq is a fresh spicy, aromatic scent with a clean, classic feel at the start, then a warmer, richer dry-down. Expect bright spices up top, a slightly floral, resinous heart, and a base that can turn woody, musky, lightly smoky, with hints of oud and leather. It often suits men who like green, shower-…

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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, Magnificently Dubai or Epic Maze?

Epic Maze takes 3 of 5 categories. Magnificently Dubai is rated 3.94/5 from 848 votes; Epic Maze is rated 4.15/5 from 14 votes. Choose Magnificently Dubai for a leather and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Epic Maze for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnificently Dubai or Epic Maze?

Epic Maze lasts longest (Epic Maze 78/100, Magnificently Dubai 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnificently Dubai or Epic Maze?

Epic Maze projects furthest (Epic Maze 69/100, Magnificently Dubai 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnificently Dubai and Epic Maze smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg and Leather.

Is Magnificently Dubai or Epic Maze better for summer or winter?

Epic Maze suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnificently Dubai and Epic Maze?

Magnificently Dubai has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Nutmeg, a base of Leather. Epic Maze has top notes of Mace, Cardamom, Cumin and Nutmeg, heart notes of Geranium, Olibanum and Myrrh, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Leather.