Fragrance comparison

An Olfactory Tale vs Ereve

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

An Olfactory Tale

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #57,134 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Ereve

Myropol

4.448 votes

Rank #20,567 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

An Olfactory Tale takes 2 of 3 categories.

An Olfactory Tale
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ereve
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

An Olfactory Tale2/3

Ereve1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: An Olfactory Tale
Sillage & projection: An Olfactory Tale
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ereve

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

An Olfactory TaleThe Dua Brand

EreveMyropol

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

4.44/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAn Olfactory Tale

SillageAn Olfactory Tale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose90%

floral80%

balsamic70%

fresh60%

musky50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

green77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LabdanumMyrrhRoseChinese Peony

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitronFig LeafFigRed WineCypressMint

Heart

LavenderNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)CinnamonRoseGinger

Base

HyraxCacao PodCardamomLabdanumOpoponaxPeru BalsamMyrrhStyrax

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Myrrh and Rose. Durations are only published for An Olfactory Tale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 39%Party 28%Casual 19%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,567

PerfumerAndrey Oleynikov

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerEreveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

An Olfactory Tale by The Dua Brand opens with an immediate burst of velvety Chinese peony and rich crimson rose. It does not stay an innocent garden floral for long. Within minutes, thick ribbons of smoky myrrh and sticky labdanum anchor the petals to your skin, turning the bouquet dark and resonant. Because this is a…

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Ereve is an unusual aromatic amber built around fig, herbs, spice and resin. It opens green and brisk, then settles into something warmer, waxy and softly balsamic, with lavender, cinnamon and dark resins giving it texture rather than obvious sweetness. It feels niche, private and a little enigmatic. If you enjoy frag…

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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, An Olfactory Tale or Ereve?

An Olfactory Tale takes 2 of 3 categories. An Olfactory Tale is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Ereve is rated 4.44/5 from 8 votes. Choose An Olfactory Tale for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ereve for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, An Olfactory Tale or Ereve?

An Olfactory Tale lasts longest (An Olfactory Tale 80/100, Ereve 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, An Olfactory Tale or Ereve?

An Olfactory Tale projects furthest (An Olfactory Tale 75/100, Ereve 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do An Olfactory Tale and Ereve smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Myrrh and Rose.

Is An Olfactory Tale or Ereve better for summer or winter?

An Olfactory Tale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in An Olfactory Tale and Ereve?

An Olfactory Tale features Labdanum, Myrrh, Rose and Chinese Peony. Ereve has top notes of Citron, Fig Leaf, Fig and Red Wine, heart notes of Lavender, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Hyrax, Cacao Pod, Cardamom and Labdanum.