Fragrance comparison

1853 Lady vs D7 Aoud

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

1853 Lady

Acqua di Genova

3.4550 votes

Rank #27,353 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

D7 Aoud

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #50,955 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D7 Aoud takes 2 of 4 categories.

1853 Lady
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
D7 Aoud
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

1853 Lady1/4

D7 Aoud2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: D7 Aoud
Value for money: D7 Aoud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1853 Lady

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1853 LadyAcqua di Genova

D7 AoudThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageD7 Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerD7 AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

citrus92%

oud84%

patchouli77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotMandarin OrangePepper

Heart

PatchouliAmberSandalwood

Base

IncenseMuskOakmossMyrrh

Notes

Mandarin OrangeFrench labdanumPatchouliAgarwoodMyrrh

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Patchouli and Myrrh. Durations are only published for D7 Aoud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall43

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 40%Party 23%Casual 20%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,353

PerfumerStefano Frecceri

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#50,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner1853 LadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1853 Lady by Acqua di Genova is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. 1853 Lady was launched in 1853. The nose behind this fragrance is Stefano Frecceri. Top notes are Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pepper; middle notes are Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood; base notes are Incense, Musk, Oakmoss and Myrrh.

Reviews →

The Dua Brand D7 Aoud delivers an unapologetic burst of candied mandarin orange over dense, resinous woods. The opening hits fast with a tart citrus brightness and a faint solvent flash. That sharpness fades within five minutes. Dark agarwood and earthy patchouli take over the midsection, wrapping the skin in a warm, …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1853 Lady or D7 Aoud?

D7 Aoud takes 2 of 4 categories. 1853 Lady is rated 3.45/5 from 50 votes; D7 Aoud is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 1853 Lady for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose D7 Aoud for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1853 Lady or D7 Aoud?

They last about the same: 1853 Lady 70/100, D7 Aoud 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1853 Lady or D7 Aoud?

D7 Aoud projects furthest (D7 Aoud 63/100, 1853 Lady 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1853 Lady and D7 Aoud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Myrrh.

Is 1853 Lady or D7 Aoud better for summer or winter?

1853 Lady suits daytime wear; D7 Aoud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1853 Lady and D7 Aoud?

1853 Lady has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Musk, Oakmoss and Myrrh. D7 Aoud features Mandarin Orange, French labdanum, Patchouli, Agarwood and Myrrh.