Fragrance comparison

A DUA Christmas 2025 vs Manhattan

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 499 ratings analysed

A DUA Christmas 2025

The Dua Brand

2.502 votes

Rank #64,998 LactonicSavory

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Manhattan

Bond No 9

3.68497 votes

Rank #9,379 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manhattan 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.
Manhattan
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

A DUA Christmas 20251/4

Manhattan3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A DUA Christmas 2025The Dua Brand

ManhattanBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 10%Want 85%

3.68/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

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

36%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

432 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityManhattan

SillageManhattan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value30

Category winnerA DUA Christmas 2025Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lactonic100%

savory83%

sweet65%

nutty48%

woody30%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

honey77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match24%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

PeachNutmegSaffronFlowersCorianderBergamot

Heart

PlumGingerbreadChocolateHoneyBeeswaxMoroccan and Indian JasmineImmortelle

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaLabdanumSandalwoodMuskCashmere WoodSuede

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Coriander, Labdanum and Cashmere Wood. 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

Spring27

Summer15

Fall99

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men27

Unisex56

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerManhattanHigher 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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Manhattan is a rich, spiced gourmand with peach, saffron, plum, honey and chocolate over a warm oud, patchouli and vanilla base. It opens bold and busy, then settles into something darker, sweeter and more velvety. This usually suits cold weather, evening wear and anyone who enjoys dense oriental styles with a festive…

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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 Manhattan?

Manhattan takes 3 of 4 categories. A DUA Christmas 2025 is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Manhattan is rated 3.68/5 from 497 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 Manhattan for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, A DUA Christmas 2025 or Manhattan?

Manhattan lasts longest (Manhattan 72/100, A DUA Christmas 2025 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A DUA Christmas 2025 or Manhattan?

Manhattan projects furthest (Manhattan 64/100, A DUA Christmas 2025 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A DUA Christmas 2025 and Manhattan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Coriander, Labdanum and Cashmere Wood.

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

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

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

A DUA Christmas 2025 features Rice Powder, Rice Water, Rice, Milk and Wheat. Manhattan has top notes of Peach, Nutmeg, Saffron and Flowers, heart notes of Plum, Gingerbread, Chocolate and Honey, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Vanilla and Labdanum.