91 community ratings

Next to Me / Dubai Next to Me

2014UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.8/ 10

Community score
91 ratings

Ramón Monegal Next to Me / Dubai Next to Me is a sweet, spicy oriental with a dark character, woody, resinous and faintly smoky, and it works for anyone, men and women alike.

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Skunky's take: The flowers do the talking, the rest listens.

How does it perform?

From 95 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.7 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Spanish saffron

Sandalwood Indian oud Coconut Plum Russian leather Tonka bean Black pepper Nutmeg Bergamot Somalian frankincense Turkish rose

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy
Resinous

What does Next to Me / Dubai Next to Me smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though summer and spring still get a fair share. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine run close, so it doesn't lean on either side.

Spanish saffron, black pepper and nutmeg set the spicy tone. Sandalwood, Indian oud, Russian leather and Somalian frankincense build a woody, leathery and resinous base. Plum, coconut and tonka bean add sweetness and a creamy softness, while Turkish rose and bergamot lighten the dark texture. The floral and fruity sides stay in the background.