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Symphony vs Dubai Garnet

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

Updated 70 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai Garnet takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Symphony

    Choose it for a earthy and aromatic character.

  • Dubai Garnet

    Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Symphony0/1
Dubai Garnet1/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dubai Garnet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SymphonySensor I Am
Dubai GarnetBond No 9
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.90/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 35%Had 12%Want 54%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

37%Love
33%Like
16%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate0
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value17
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
earthy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
mossy77%
rose69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
fruity92%
rose84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CardamomGreen Mandarin
Heart
JasmineRose
Base
OakmossVetiver
Top
Pink PepperBlackberryBergamotSeaweedCardamom
Heart
RosePlumMagnoliaJasmineCuminLavender
Base
AmberMyrhhVetiverOakmossMusk
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine, Rose and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring86
Summer64
Fall100
Winter86
Day93
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men5
Unisex45
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDubai GarnetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Symphony by Sensor I Am balances bright, spicy cardamom against a damp, earthy base of vetiver and oakmoss. Launched in 2022, this unisex scent eschews traditional sweet florals in favor of a rugged, green structure. It is designed for those who appreciate dry, forest-like aromas during cool, rainy autumn days.

Reviews →

Dubai Garnet leans into a plush amber rose style with juicy blackberry and plum up top, then soft spice, jasmine, magnolia and a mossy musky base underneath. The seaweed note reads more as a mineral twist than a marine fragrance. It usually wears rich, sweet and floral with an aromatic edge. This suits shoppers who en…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Symphony or Dubai Garnet?

Dubai Garnet takes 1 of 1 categories. Symphony is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Dubai Garnet is rated 3.90/5 from 69 votes. Choose Symphony for a earthy and aromatic character. Choose Dubai Garnet for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Do Symphony and Dubai Garnet smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and rose accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Rose and Oakmoss.

Is Symphony or Dubai Garnet better for summer or winter?

Dubai Garnet suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Symphony and Dubai Garnet?

Symphony has top notes of Cardamom and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss and Vetiver. Dubai Garnet has top notes of Pink Pepper, Blackberry, Bergamot and Seaweed, heart notes of Rose, Plum, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Myrhh, Vetiver and Oakmoss.

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