Fragrance comparison

A DUA Christmas 2025 vs Epic Oud

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6 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

4 wins

Epic Oud

Aurora Scents

3.254 votes

Rank #59,304 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic Oud takes 4 of 4 categories.

A DUA Christmas 2025
Choose it for a lactonic and savory character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Epic Oud
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

A DUA Christmas 20250/4

Epic Oud4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A DUA Christmas 2025The Dua Brand

Epic OudAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 10%Want 85%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

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

25%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityEpic Oud

SillageEpic Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value88

Category winnerEpic OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lactonic100%

savory83%

sweet65%

nutty48%

woody30%

woody100%

amber86%

balsamic72%

oud58%

patchouli44%

powdery30%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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

Guaiac WoodLabdanumCedar

Heart

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli

Base

AmberOud

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Labdanum, Cashmere Wood 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEpic OudHigher 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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Epic Oud is a dense woody amber built around smoky oud, guaiac wood, labdanum and smooth sandalwood. The opening reads dark, resinous and attention-grabbing, with warm amber and a sweet-spiced edge softening the woods as it settles. It suits someone who wants a bold evening fragrance with a polished, masculine-leaning…

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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 Epic Oud?

Epic Oud takes 4 of 4 categories. A DUA Christmas 2025 is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Epic Oud is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose A DUA Christmas 2025 for a lactonic and savory character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Epic Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A DUA Christmas 2025 or Epic Oud?

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

Which projects more, A DUA Christmas 2025 or Epic Oud?

Epic Oud projects furthest (Epic Oud 67/100, A DUA Christmas 2025 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A DUA Christmas 2025 and Epic Oud smell similar?

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

Is A DUA Christmas 2025 or Epic Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in A DUA Christmas 2025 and Epic Oud?

A DUA Christmas 2025 features Rice Powder, Rice Water, Rice, Milk and Wheat. Epic Oud has top notes of Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Cedar, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Amber and Oud.