Fragrance comparison

Rite Volume I vs United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

Rite Volume I

G Parfums

3.6819 votes

Rank #59,386 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union

Roja Dove

4.48144 votes

Rank #2,883 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rite Volume I
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rite Volume I1/5

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union4/5

Ratings & consensus: United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
Sillage & projection: United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
Value for money: Rite Volume I
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rite Volume IG Parfums

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The UnionRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 28%Had 17%Want 54%

4.48/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The UnionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

69%Love

19%Like

1%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

144 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union

SillageUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value35

Category winnerRite Volume IBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

smoky77%

balsamic65%

rose53%

warm spicy42%

rose100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

oud61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseRoseGuaiac WoodBenzoinLabdanumWoody NotesMuskWhite Cedar Extract

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

Taif RoseBlack CurrantRoseClovesGeraniumYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseBenzoinCivetGuaiac WoodLabdanumMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesIncense, Rose, Guaiac Wood and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Rite Volume I, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day33

Night100

Spring75

Summer72

Fall100

Winter88

Day74

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Party 24%Casual 22%Work 14%

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,386

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerUnited Arab Emirates Spirit Of The UnionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rite Volume I opens with a sharp burst of smoldering incense and dry cedar. Give it five minutes. Once the initial solvent burn fades, sticky benzoin and dark labdanum spread across the skin like warm resin. A shadowy, velvety rose sits quietly in the middle, keeping the dense guaiac wood from feeling like a dusty lum…

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A rich rose, oud and incense fragrance with a polished, high-luxury feel. It opens bright with bergamot and artemisia, then quickly turns deeper, where Taif rose, cloves and smoky woods give it warmth, texture and weight. On skin, it usually reads opulent, spicy and musky rather than airy. This suits wearers who enjoy…

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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, Rite Volume I or United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union?

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union takes 4 of 5 categories. Rite Volume I is rated 3.68/5 from 19 votes; United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union is rated 4.48/5 from 144 votes. Choose Rite Volume I for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rite Volume I or United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union?

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union lasts longest (United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union 84/100, Rite Volume I 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rite Volume I or United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union?

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union projects furthest (United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union 74/100, Rite Volume I 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rite Volume I and United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Incense, Rose, Guaiac Wood and Benzoin.

Is Rite Volume I or United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union better for summer or winter?

Rite Volume I suits evening wear; United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rite Volume I and United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union?

Rite Volume I features Incense, Rose, Guaiac Wood, Benzoin and Labdanum. United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union has top notes of Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Taif Rose, Black Currant, Rose and Cloves, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Benzoin and Civet.