Fragrance comparison

A Gourmand Escape vs Blend No.83

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 221 ratings analysed

4 wins

A Gourmand Escape

The Dua Brand

4.4045 votes

Rank #11,223 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Blend No.83

Imaginary Authors

4.04176 votes

Rank #4,291 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Gourmand Escape takes 4 of 7 categories.

A Gourmand Escape
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Blend No.83
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

A Gourmand Escape4/7

Blend No.832/7

Ratings & consensus: A Gourmand Escape
Community sentiment: A Gourmand Escape
Longevity: Blend No.83
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: A Gourmand Escape
Versatility: A Gourmand Escape
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blend No.83

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Gourmand EscapeThe Dua Brand

Blend No.83Imaginary Authors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 49%Had 4%Want 47%

4.04/ 5 · 176 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerA Gourmand EscapeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

50%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerA Gourmand EscapeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBlend No.83

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value65

Category winnerA Gourmand EscapeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber86%

sweet72%

musky58%

powdery44%

warm spicy30%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

chocolate83%

coffee74%

rum65%

amber56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tonka BeanMuskVanillaBenzoinSugar Cane

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Dark ChocolateCoffeeRumSugar CaneBenzoinMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMusk, Benzoin and Sugar Cane. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer40

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night76

Spring19

Summer5

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerA Gourmand EscapeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex55

Women41

Men43

Unisex55

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#4,291

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerBlend No.83Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Gourmand Escape by The Dua Brand is a sweet, vanilla-forward fragrance that balances rich sugar cane with warm benzoin. Designed for year-round wear, it offers a comforting, edible profile that sits close to the skin. It is a straightforward, cozy choice for those who love dessert-inspired scents and prefer a non-in…

Reviews →

Blend No.83 opens like a dark espresso cocktail, coffee, rum and a touch of sugary mocha, then settles into heavier dark chocolate with resinous warmth underneath. It reads more like a bitter, boozy gourmand than a dessert scent. This is best suited to cold weather, evenings, and anyone who wants chocolate and coffee …

Reviews →

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 Gourmand Escape or Blend No.83?

A Gourmand Escape takes 4 of 7 categories. A Gourmand Escape is rated 4.40/5 from 45 votes; Blend No.83 is rated 4.04/5 from 176 votes. Choose A Gourmand Escape for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Blend No.83 for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, A Gourmand Escape or Blend No.83?

Blend No.83 lasts longest (Blend No.83 70/100, A Gourmand Escape 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Gourmand Escape or Blend No.83?

Projection is very close: A Gourmand Escape 56/100, Blend No.83 56/100 for sillage.

Do A Gourmand Escape and Blend No.83 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Musk, Benzoin and Sugar Cane.

Is A Gourmand Escape or Blend No.83 better for summer or winter?

For summer, A Gourmand Escape is the stronger pick. For winter, A Gourmand Escape is the stronger pick. A Gourmand Escape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Gourmand Escape and Blend No.83?

A Gourmand Escape features Tonka Bean, Musk, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sugar Cane. Blend No.83 features Dark Chocolate, Coffee, Rum, Sugar Cane and Benzoin.