18 community ratings

Dubai Emerald

2015UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.6/ 10

Community score
18 ratings

Bond No. 9 Dubai Emerald is a unisex fragrance that sets a spicy opening of saffron and rose over a resinous, woody and earthy base.

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Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.

How does it perform?

From 36 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

8.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

72% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Saffron

Hyssop

Rose

Heart notesfirst few hours

Balsam Gurjum balsam Orris root

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Patchouli Amber Cypriol Leather Sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Earthy

What does Dubai Emerald smell like?

The top holds saffron, hyssop and rose; in the heart, balsam, gurjum balsam and orris root pull it towards a resinous, powdery side. The base rests on patchouli, amber, cypriol, leather and sandalwood, and as it dries the woody, earthy side takes over. The overall feel is oriental and floral, with a synthetic edge in the accords.

Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it may feel heavy to anyone wanting something discreet. The number of votes is small, though, so that rating is tentative. Its profile is close to Karakash Mystic Desert and Pekji Ruh.