Fragrance comparison

1952 vs Ocean of Dua

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

1952

Shiraz Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #50,332 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Ocean of Dua

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #67,045 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1952 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1952
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ocean of Dua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19523/4

Ocean of Dua0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1952
Sillage & projection: 1952
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1952

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1952Shiraz Parfums

Ocean of DuaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 65%Had 0%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1952

Sillage1952

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumOrangeNeroliGingerThymeLemon

Heart

juniper berryMarine notesCorianderRosemaryCyclamenJasmineNutmegCalone

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinOakmossAmberMusk

Notes

Juniper BerriesJasmine SambacLitsea CubebaYlang YlangGrapefruitWhite MuskRosemaryGalbanumJasmineVetiverVioletThyme

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Galbanum, Thyme and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Ocean of Dua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1952Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1952 by Shiraz Parfums makes a bold entrance with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, herbal thyme, and crisp galbanum. This opening channels the structures of classic aromatic fougeres but twists the format with a distinct cooling sensation. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance develops a salty marine core, support…

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Ocean of Dua by The Dua Brand opens with an energetic splash of citrus and herbs. Zesty lime, tart grapefruit, bergamot, and lemon mingle with litsea cubeba to deliver an instant surge of freshness. Aromatic nuances of rosemary, lavender, and thyme quickly join the citrus, giving the scent a crisp, breezy personality …

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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, 1952 or Ocean of Dua?

1952 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1952 is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Ocean of Dua is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 1952 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ocean of Dua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1952 or Ocean of Dua?

1952 lasts longest (1952 87/100, Ocean of Dua 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1952 or Ocean of Dua?

1952 projects furthest (1952 83/100, Ocean of Dua 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1952 and Ocean of Dua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Galbanum, Thyme and Rosemary.

Is 1952 or Ocean of Dua better for summer or winter?

1952 suits daytime wear; Ocean of Dua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1952 and Ocean of Dua?

1952 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Galbanum and Orange, heart notes of juniper berry, Marine notes, Coriander and Rosemary, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Vanilla. Ocean of Dua features Juniper Berries, Jasmine Sambac, Litsea Cubeba, Ylang Ylang and Grapefruit.