Fragrance comparison

Rite Volume II vs Haibah Oriental

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Rite Volume II

G Parfums

3.297 votes

Rank #64,750 WoodyMossy

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25%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Haibah Oriental

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3010 votes

Rank #43,772 AmberMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Haibah Oriental takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rite Volume II
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Haibah Oriental
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Rite Volume II1/3

Haibah Oriental2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Haibah Oriental
Sillage & projection: Rite Volume II
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Haibah Oriental

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rite Volume IIG Parfums

Haibah OrientalThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 14%Want 78%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityHaibah Oriental

SillageRite Volume II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value41

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

mossy92%

earthy84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

musky92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MossVetiverAldehydesIncenseVioletMetallic notesWoody NotesRoseLeatherMuskJasmineGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Ylang YlangAppleBlackberryAldehydesGrapefruitSaffronPeachBergamot

Heart

MarigoldIncensePink PepperVioletRoseJasmine

Base

Cashmere WoodAmbroxanAmbergrisMuskMossLeatherVanillaCedarwood

InformationalShared notesMoss, Aldehydes, Incense and Violet. Durations are only published for Rite Volume II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring43

Summer57

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 28%Work 22%Party 16%

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,750

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,772

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHaibah OrientalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rite Volume II by G Parfums is a dark, atmospheric fragrance built around stark oakmoss and dry vetiver. It opens with sharp aldehydes and a distinctive metallic sheen before settling into smoky incense and weathered leather. Floral touches of violet, rose, and jasmine soften the bitter forest floor without making it …

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Haibah Oriental by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a bright burst of aldehydes, ylang ylang, and juicy peach, edged with spicy saffron and tart blackberry. As the initial brightness settles, smoky incense and marigold fuse with velvet rose and violet in the heart. The base anchors the scent in rich ambergris, smooth ca…

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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 II or Haibah Oriental?

Haibah Oriental takes 2 of 3 categories. Rite Volume II is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; Haibah Oriental is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Rite Volume II for a woody and mossy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Haibah Oriental for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rite Volume II or Haibah Oriental?

Haibah Oriental lasts longest (Haibah Oriental 87/100, Rite Volume II 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rite Volume II or Haibah Oriental?

Rite Volume II projects furthest (Rite Volume II 81/100, Haibah Oriental 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rite Volume II and Haibah Oriental smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Moss, Aldehydes, Incense and Violet.

Is Rite Volume II or Haibah Oriental better for summer or winter?

Rite Volume II suits evening wear; Haibah Oriental suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rite Volume II and Haibah Oriental?

Rite Volume II features Moss, Vetiver, Aldehydes, Incense and Violet. Haibah Oriental has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Apple, Blackberry and Aldehydes, heart notes of Marigold, Incense, Pink Pepper and Violet, a base of Cashmere Wood, Ambroxan, Ambergris and Musk.