Fragrance comparison

Vaudou vs Dubai Diamond Ruby

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vaudou

Alexx and Anton

4.0010 votes

Rank #57,013 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Dubai Diamond Ruby

Bond No 9

3.333 votes

Rank #70,044 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vaudou takes 4 of 4 categories.

Vaudou
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Dubai Diamond Ruby
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Vaudou4/4

Dubai Diamond Ruby0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VaudouAlexx and Anton

Dubai Diamond RubyBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 78%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 3%Had 10%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityVaudou

SillageVaudou

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value33

Category winnerVaudouBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

earthy65%

aromatic53%

floral42%

aromatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MagnoliaSaffron

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaOlibanumVetiverMoss

Base

BenzoinMyrrhSandalwood

Top

DavanaBergamotSaffron

Heart

GeraniumRoseMagnolia

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberMyrrhCivetSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Saffron, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Myrrh. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,013

PerfumerWill Inrig

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVaudouHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vaudou opens with saffron and magnolia, then quickly settles into a darker woody incense profile with cypriol, vetiver, moss, and resinous balsams. It wears warm, earthy, and slightly floral rather than loud or sugary. This is a good fit for someone who likes atmospheric amber woods with a spiritual, old-world mood. T…

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Dubai Diamond Ruby reads as a rich saffron, davana and bergamot opening that quickly turns rosy, spicy and woody. The drydown looks built around amber, myrrh, cypriol and sandalwood, with a noticeable animalic edge from civet. It suits shoppers who enjoy ornate, dressed-up amber florals with some bite. The available w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vaudou or Dubai Diamond Ruby?

Vaudou takes 4 of 4 categories. Vaudou is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Dubai Diamond Ruby is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Vaudou for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Dubai Diamond Ruby for a aromatic and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Vaudou or Dubai Diamond Ruby?

Vaudou lasts longest (Vaudou 80/100, Dubai Diamond Ruby 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vaudou or Dubai Diamond Ruby?

Vaudou projects furthest (Vaudou 69/100, Dubai Diamond Ruby 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vaudou and Dubai Diamond Ruby smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Saffron, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Myrrh.

Is Vaudou or Dubai Diamond Ruby better for summer or winter?

Vaudou suits evening wear; Dubai Diamond Ruby suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vaudou and Dubai Diamond Ruby?

Vaudou has top notes of Magnolia and Saffron, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Olibanum, Vetiver and Moss, a base of Benzoin, Myrrh and Sandalwood. Dubai Diamond Ruby has top notes of Davana, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Geranium, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber, Myrrh and Civet.