Fragrance comparison

A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla Symphony vs Fève Gourmande

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,111 ratings analysed

2 wins

A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla Symphony

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #55,982 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Fève Gourmande

Guerlain

4.331,109 votes

Rank #2,414 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla Symphony takes 2 of 3 categories.

A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla Symphony
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Fève Gourmande
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla Symphony2/3

Fève Gourmande1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla Symphony
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla Symphony
Fragranxe ranking: Fève Gourmande

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla SymphonyThe Dua Brand

Fève GourmandeGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

4.33/ 5 · 1,109 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

59%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

1,109 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value22

Category winnerA Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla SymphonyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

cacao69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

cacao90%

rum80%

woody70%

rose60%

smoky50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy and cacao

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Dark ChocolateItalian OrangeLaotian OudWhite MuskCardamomVanillaPepperSpicesCacaoRoseRumOud

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CacaoSpicesRumRoseSmokePatchouliTea

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerA Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla SymphonyLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring29

Summer12

Fall94

Winter100

Day66

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex40

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,414

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews187

Category winnerFève GourmandeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla Symphony by The Dua Brand is a rich, dessert-style scent built around dark chocolate, dark rum, and creamy vanilla. The opening hits with a dusting of bitter cacao and bright Italian orange zest before sinking into a thick, syrupy heart sweetened with spiced rum and sweet vanilla extrac…

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Fève Gourmande by Guerlain is a warm, dark gourmand fragrance built around rich cacao, boozy rum, and aromatic spices. The opening releases a distinct wave of bittersweet chocolate steeped in spiced liquor, creating an immediate sensation of baked confectionery. As it settles on skin, a velvety rose emerges alongside …

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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, A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla Symphony or Fève Gourmande?

A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla Symphony takes 2 of 3 categories. A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla Symphony is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Fève Gourmande is rated 4.33/5 from 1,109 votes. Choose A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla Symphony for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Fève Gourmande for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla Symphony and Fève Gourmande smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and cacao accords. Common notes include Spices, Cacao, Rose and Rum.

Is A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla Symphony or Fève Gourmande better for summer or winter?

A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla Symphony suits day or night wear; Fève Gourmande suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla Symphony and Fève Gourmande?

A Dark Chocolate, Rum & Vanilla Symphony features Dark Chocolate, Italian Orange, Laotian Oud, White Musk and Cardamom. Fève Gourmande features Cacao, Spices, Rum, Rose and Smoke.