Fragrance comparison

A DUA Christmas 2025 vs Alhambra

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

A DUA Christmas 2025

The Dua Brand

2.502 votes

Rank #64,998 LactonicSavory

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Alhambra

Antonio Visconti

4.1375 votes

Rank #10,351 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alhambra takes 3 of 4 categories.

A DUA Christmas 2025
Choose it for a lactonic and savory character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Alhambra
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

A DUA Christmas 20251/4

Alhambra3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alhambra
Sillage & projection: Alhambra
Value for money: A DUA Christmas 2025
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alhambra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A DUA Christmas 2025The Dua Brand

AlhambraAntonio Visconti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 10%Want 85%

4.13/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAlhambra

SillageAlhambra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value0

Category winnerA DUA Christmas 2025Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lactonic100%

savory83%

sweet65%

nutty48%

woody30%

amber100%

balsamic86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

patchouli44%

sweet30%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Rice PowderRice WaterRiceMilkWheatWhite OrchidSandalwoodCorianderLabdanumCashmere WoodPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LabdanumCorianderRoseBergamot

Heart

PatchouliOpoponaxSaffron

Base

MyrrhBenzoinSandalwoodIncenseAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Coriander, Labdanum and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring17

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,351

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAlhambraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A DUA Christmas 2025 is a lactonic, woody scent that centers on unique grain and rice notes. Designed for both men and women, this fragrance provides a comforting, starchy experience. It shines during the chilly holiday season when a cozy, skin-hugging profile complements festive indoor gatherings. The blend of rice m…

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Alhambra is a dark amber incense scent with a resinous, church-like feel from the first spray. Labdanum, opoponax, myrrh and benzoin give it a rich balsamic core, while saffron, coriander and patchouli keep it warm, spiced and slightly earthy. It usually wears best in cooler weather and suits someone who enjoys deep, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A DUA Christmas 2025 or Alhambra?

Alhambra takes 3 of 4 categories. A DUA Christmas 2025 is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Alhambra is rated 4.13/5 from 75 votes. Choose A DUA Christmas 2025 for a lactonic and savory character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Alhambra for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, A DUA Christmas 2025 or Alhambra?

Alhambra lasts longest (Alhambra 80/100, A DUA Christmas 2025 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A DUA Christmas 2025 or Alhambra?

Alhambra projects furthest (Alhambra 72/100, A DUA Christmas 2025 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A DUA Christmas 2025 and Alhambra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Coriander, Labdanum and Patchouli.

Is A DUA Christmas 2025 or Alhambra better for summer or winter?

A DUA Christmas 2025 suits day or night wear; Alhambra suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A DUA Christmas 2025 and Alhambra?

A DUA Christmas 2025 features Rice Powder, Rice Water, Rice, Milk and Wheat. Alhambra has top notes of Labdanum, Coriander, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Opoponax and Saffron, a base of Myrrh, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Incense.