Fragrance comparison

Shay Rose vs Dubai DXB

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

4 wins

Shay Rose

Anfasic

3.7929 votes

Rank #49,395 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Dubai DXB

The Scent of Departure

3.6715 votes

Rank #55,054 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shay Rose takes 4 of 4 categories.

Shay Rose
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Dubai DXB
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shay Rose4/4

Dubai DXB0/4

Ratings & consensus: Shay Rose
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shay Rose
Sillage & projection: Shay Rose
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shay Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shay RoseAnfasic

Dubai DXBThe Scent of Departure

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 31%Had 26%Want 43%

3.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 59%

Category winnerShay RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

20%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityShay Rose

SillageShay Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose83%

violet65%

powdery48%

floral30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

oud77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both oud and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet

Heart

Rose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

ThymeOrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseVioletJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet, Rose and Agarwood (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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day80

Night100

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShay RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shay Rose opens with sweet violet petals that settle quickly into a velvety red rose. Deep agarwood sits in the background, anchoring the floral top notes with resinous warmth. It fits best on chilly autumn evenings or inside air-conditioned rooms where the dry woodiness can project without feeling sticky.

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Dubai DXB by The Scent of Departure targets the essence of transit and travel. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and orange, seasoned with dry thyme. As it settles, a floral heart of rose and jasmine emerges, resting on a heavy base of agarwood, musk, and patchouli. It is an unexpected, dry scent suit…

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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, Shay Rose or Dubai DXB?

Shay Rose takes 4 of 4 categories. Shay Rose is rated 3.79/5 from 29 votes; Dubai DXB is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes. Choose Shay Rose for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Dubai DXB for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shay Rose or Dubai DXB?

Shay Rose lasts longest (Shay Rose 85/100, Dubai DXB 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shay Rose or Dubai DXB?

Shay Rose projects furthest (Shay Rose 75/100, Dubai DXB 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shay Rose and Dubai DXB smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Shay Rose or Dubai DXB better for summer or winter?

Shay Rose suits evening wear; Dubai DXB suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shay Rose and Dubai DXB?

Shay Rose has top notes of Violet, heart notes of Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud). Dubai DXB has top notes of Thyme, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Incense and Patchouli.