Fragrance comparison

A Gourmand Escape vs Soul of Desert

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

5 wins

A Gourmand Escape

The Dua Brand

4.4045 votes

Rank #11,223 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Soul of Desert

Antonio Maretti

3.5413 votes

Rank #58,262 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Gourmand Escape takes 5 of 5 categories.

A Gourmand Escape
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Soul of Desert
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

A Gourmand Escape5/5

Soul of Desert0/5

Ratings & consensus: A Gourmand Escape
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A Gourmand Escape
Sillage & projection: A Gourmand Escape
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

Soul of DesertAntonio Maretti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 49%Had 4%Want 47%

3.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%

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

15%Love

62%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityA Gourmand Escape

SillageA Gourmand Escape

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%

powdery100%

amber92%

rose84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both amber, vanilla and powdery

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

JasminePowdery Notes

Heart

Damask RoseTonka BeanBenzoin

Base

CedarwoodMuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Musk, Vanilla and Benzoin. 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

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex55

Women41

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#58,262

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Soul of Desert is a powdery amber rose with a soft, vintage-leaning feel. Jasmine and rose sit over tonka, benzoin, vanilla, musk, and cedarwood, so it wears smooth, warm, and slightly creamy rather than bright or fresh. It may suit someone who likes elegant florals with a dry woody base and a gentle sweetness. Based …

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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 Soul of Desert?

A Gourmand Escape takes 5 of 5 categories. A Gourmand Escape is rated 4.40/5 from 45 votes; Soul of Desert is rated 3.54/5 from 13 votes. Choose A Gourmand Escape for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Soul of Desert for a powdery and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, A Gourmand Escape or Soul of Desert?

A Gourmand Escape lasts longest (A Gourmand Escape 65/100, Soul of Desert 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Gourmand Escape or Soul of Desert?

A Gourmand Escape projects furthest (A Gourmand Escape 56/100, Soul of Desert 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Gourmand Escape and Soul of Desert smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Musk, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is A Gourmand Escape or Soul of Desert better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in A Gourmand Escape and Soul of Desert?

A Gourmand Escape features Tonka Bean, Musk, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sugar Cane. Soul of Desert has top notes of Jasmine and Powdery Notes, heart notes of Damask Rose, Tonka Bean and Benzoin, a base of Cedarwood, Musk, Amber and Vanilla.