Nebulous
Boadicea the VictoriousEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Nebulous vs. Dubhe Assoluto
Is Nebulous better than Dubhe Assoluto?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
OudRoseMuskSaffronAmber
oudrosepowderywarm spicyfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Nebulous and Dubhe Assoluto?
| Nebulous | Dubhe Assoluto | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christian Provenzano | Paolo Terenzi |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Nebulous and Dubhe Assoluto smell?
Nebulous
Oud
Rose
Powdery
Musky
Floral
Warm Spicy
Violet
Amber
Dubhe Assoluto
Woody
Oud
Warm Spicy
Rose
Aromatic
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Nebulous and Dubhe Assoluto share?
Top
RoseSaffron
RoseSaffronCyperus esculentusGeranium
Heart
OudViolet
Gurjan BalsamGuaiac WoodCurrant BudsCedarOrris RootVanilla
Base
MuskAmber
OudSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Oud
OudSandalwoodGuaiac WoodCedar
Floral Notes
RoseViolet
RoseGeranium
Amber
Amber
Amber
Musk
Musk
Musk
Spicy Notes
Saffron
Saffron
Where they fit
When and where do Nebulous and Dubhe Assoluto work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Nebulous or Dubhe Assoluto?
| Nebulous | Dubhe Assoluto | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Nebulous and Dubhe Assoluto?
The oud doesn't whisper. It enters the room and sits down. Some will find that overwhelming; others will find it finally honest. The rose and saffron opening is almost apologetic.Nebulous
Saffron and oud is a bold pairing that some find confrontational. If you're drawn to unapologetic, theatrical fragrances that announce rather than whisper, this is your lane.Dubhe Assoluto
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