Fragrance comparison

Magnificently Dubai vs Rhythm of Oud

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 924 ratings analysed

Magnificently Dubai

Zara

3.94848 votes

Rank #3,151 LeatherFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Rhythm of Oud

Ajmal

4.1476 votes

Rank #5,032 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rhythm of Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Magnificently Dubai
Choose it for a leather and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rhythm of Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Magnificently Dubai2/7

Rhythm of Oud5/7

Ratings & consensus: Rhythm of Oud
Community sentiment: Rhythm of Oud
Longevity: Rhythm of Oud
Sillage & projection: Rhythm of Oud
Value for money: Magnificently Dubai
Versatility: Rhythm of Oud
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

Rhythm of OudAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 848 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

Category winnerRhythm of OudRating 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

72%Love

14%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerRhythm of OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRhythm of Oud

SillageRhythm of Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value64

Category winnerMagnificently DubaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

animalic65%

metallic53%

smoky42%

warm spicy100%

leather92%

woody84%

floral77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both leather 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

SaffronCardamomNutmeg

Heart

OsmanthusPatchouliCedarwood

Base

LeatherMusk

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–

Spring67

Summer26

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night–

Category winnerRhythm of OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex60

Women15

Men72

Unisex22

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,151

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews89

Overall rank#5,032

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

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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Ajmal Rhythm of Oud opens warm and spicy, with saffron up front and a woody, leathery feel that quickly takes over. Several wearers mention a sweet fruity lift (some even get a mango-like touch), then a floral-leaning heart where jasmine and a rosy nuance sit behind the spice. Despite the name, the oud often reads sof…

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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 Rhythm of Oud?

Rhythm of Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Magnificently Dubai is rated 3.94/5 from 848 votes; Rhythm of Oud is rated 4.14/5 from 76 votes. Choose Magnificently Dubai for a leather and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rhythm of Oud for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnificently Dubai or Rhythm of Oud?

Rhythm of Oud lasts longest (Rhythm of Oud 80/100, Magnificently Dubai 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnificently Dubai or Rhythm of Oud?

Rhythm of Oud projects furthest (Rhythm of Oud 71/100, Magnificently Dubai 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnificently Dubai and Rhythm of Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg and Leather.

Is Magnificently Dubai or Rhythm of Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rhythm of Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Magnificently Dubai is the stronger pick. Rhythm of Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnificently Dubai and Rhythm of Oud?

Magnificently Dubai has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Nutmeg, a base of Leather. Rhythm of Oud has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Osmanthus, Patchouli and Cedarwood, a base of Leather and Musk.