Fragrance comparison

An Olfactory Tale vs Live 'N' Loud

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

3 wins

An Olfactory Tale

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #57,134 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Live 'N' Loud

Jusbox

3.38117 votes

Rank #18,448 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

An Olfactory Tale takes 3 of 4 categories.

An Olfactory Tale
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Live 'N' Loud
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

An Olfactory Tale3/4

Live 'N' Loud1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

An Olfactory TaleThe Dua Brand

Live 'N' LoudJusbox

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

3.38/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 37%

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

14%Love

43%Like

18%Ok

19%Dislike

7%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityAn Olfactory Tale

SillageAn Olfactory Tale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value29

Category winnerAn Olfactory TaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose90%

floral80%

balsamic70%

fresh60%

musky50%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and balsamic

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

CardamomBergamot

Heart

CinnamonRoseGeranium

Base

AmberMyrrhPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumMuskSandalwood

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

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men12

Unisex65

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,448

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerLive 'N' LoudHigher 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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Jusbox Live 'N' Loud opens with a bright burst of bergamot and warm cardamom. The scent quickly settles into a spicy heart of cinnamon and rose before drying down to a soft base of patchouli and sweet myrrh. It offers a cozy, resinous warmth that makes it ideal for crisp autumn evenings spent indoors or casual night o…

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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 Live 'N' Loud?

An Olfactory Tale takes 3 of 4 categories. An Olfactory Tale is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Live 'N' Loud is rated 3.38/5 from 117 votes. Choose An Olfactory Tale for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Live 'N' Loud for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, An Olfactory Tale or Live 'N' Loud?

An Olfactory Tale lasts longest (An Olfactory Tale 80/100, Live 'N' Loud 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, An Olfactory Tale or Live 'N' Loud?

An Olfactory Tale projects furthest (An Olfactory Tale 75/100, Live 'N' Loud 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do An Olfactory Tale and Live 'N' Loud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Myrrh and Rose.

Is An Olfactory Tale or Live 'N' Loud 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 Live 'N' Loud?

An Olfactory Tale features Labdanum, Myrrh, Rose and Chinese Peony. Live 'N' Loud has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose and Geranium, a base of Amber, Myrrh, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).