Fragrance comparison

A DUA Christmas 2025 vs Goth Veil

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

A DUA Christmas 2025

The Dua Brand

2.502 votes

Rank #64,998 LactonicSavory

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Goth Veil

Kevin Schepis

3.3614 votes

Rank #61,095 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Goth Veil takes 4 of 4 categories.

A DUA Christmas 2025
Choose it for a lactonic and savory character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Goth Veil
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

A DUA Christmas 20250/4

Goth Veil4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A DUA Christmas 2025The Dua Brand

Goth VeilKevin Schepis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 10%Want 85%

3.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 7%Had 2%Want 91%

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

21%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

21%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityGoth Veil

SillageGoth Veil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value45

Category winnerGoth VeilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lactonic100%

savory83%

sweet65%

nutty48%

woody30%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

soft spicy84%

powdery77%

lactonic69%

musky61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both lactonic and sweet

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

AniseBourbon PepperRice

Heart

CorianderPink PeonyOrange BlossomRoasted Coffee Beans

Base

CaramelMilkWhite MuskVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRice, Milk, Sandalwood and Coriander. 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

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men20

Unisex0

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGoth VeilHigher 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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Goth Veil by Kevin Schepis introduces an unusual mix of spicy anise and rice. It settles into a heart of roasted coffee and pink peony, creating a distinctly sweet, lactonic base. This floral fragrance works well for those who prefer their scents with a sharp, gourmand bite, especially during cooler autumn evenings or…

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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 Goth Veil?

Goth Veil takes 4 of 4 categories. A DUA Christmas 2025 is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Goth Veil is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes. Choose A DUA Christmas 2025 for a lactonic and savory character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Goth Veil for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A DUA Christmas 2025 or Goth Veil?

Goth Veil lasts longest (Goth Veil 71/100, A DUA Christmas 2025 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A DUA Christmas 2025 or Goth Veil?

Goth Veil projects furthest (Goth Veil 65/100, A DUA Christmas 2025 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A DUA Christmas 2025 and Goth Veil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lactonic and sweet accords. Common notes include Rice, Milk, Sandalwood and Coriander.

Is A DUA Christmas 2025 or Goth Veil better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in A DUA Christmas 2025 and Goth Veil?

A DUA Christmas 2025 features Rice Powder, Rice Water, Rice, Milk and Wheat. Goth Veil has top notes of Anise, Bourbon Pepper and Rice, heart notes of Coriander, Pink Peony, Orange Blossom and Roasted Coffee Beans, a base of Caramel, Milk, White Musk and Vanilla.