Fragrance comparison

A Gourmand Escape vs Cuore

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

3 wins

A Gourmand Escape

The Dua Brand

4.4045 votes

Rank #11,223 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Cuore

Grande

4.4520 votes

Rank #20,397 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Gourmand Escape takes 3 of 5 categories.

A Gourmand Escape
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Cuore
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

A Gourmand Escape3/5

Cuore2/5

Ratings & consensus: A Gourmand Escape
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuore
Sillage & projection: Cuore
Value for money: A Gourmand Escape
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Gourmand Escape

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Gourmand EscapeThe Dua Brand

CuoreGrande

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 49%Had 4%Want 47%

4.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

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

70%Love

10%Like

15%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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityCuore

SillageCuore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value45

Category winnerA Gourmand EscapeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber86%

sweet72%

musky58%

powdery44%

warm spicy30%

fruity100%

sweet86%

amber72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

vanilla30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and vanilla

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

Top

IncenseSpicesIrisRed BerriesClementineSaffronOrange

Heart

PlumRaisinDried FruitsBlackberryBlueberryLiquorPlum BlossomSugar Cane

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaGuaiac WoodOpoponaxCastoreumLabdanumBenzoin

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Vanilla, 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

Spring82

Summer9

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex55

Women41

Men21

Unisex57

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#20,397

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerA Gourmand EscapeHigher 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…

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Cuore by Grande opens with tart Clementine and dry saffron, quickly shifting into a dense heart of stewed plum, fig, and dark liquor. As the initial brightness settles, smoky incense and sticky toffee come forward. A heavy base of labdanum amber, tonka bean, and guaiac wood anchors the scent for chilly autumn evenings.

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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 Gourmand Escape or Cuore?

A Gourmand Escape takes 3 of 5 categories. A Gourmand Escape is rated 4.40/5 from 45 votes; Cuore is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes. Choose A Gourmand Escape for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Cuore for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, A Gourmand Escape or Cuore?

Cuore lasts longest (Cuore 78/100, A Gourmand Escape 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Gourmand Escape or Cuore?

Cuore projects furthest (Cuore 75/100, A Gourmand Escape 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Gourmand Escape and Cuore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sugar Cane.

Is A Gourmand Escape or Cuore better for summer or winter?

A Gourmand Escape suits daytime wear; Cuore suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Gourmand Escape and Cuore?

A Gourmand Escape features Tonka Bean, Musk, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sugar Cane. Cuore has top notes of Incense, Spices, Iris and Red Berries, heart notes of Plum, Raisin, Dried Fruits and Blackberry, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.