Fragrance comparison

Astronomical vs Celestial

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Astronomical

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #72,932 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Celestial

Spirit Of Kings

4.205 votes

Rank #39,938 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Astronomical
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration.
Celestial
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Astronomical2/5

Celestial2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Celestial
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Astronomical
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Astronomical
Fragranxe ranking: Celestial

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AstronomicalThe Dua Brand

CelestialSpirit Of Kings

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCelestial

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAstronomicalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

amber77%

rose69%

citrus61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Haitian VetiverTurkish RoseFrankincenseCashmeranBergamotVanillaJasmineRhubarbNutmegPeonyCedarMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLitchiRhubarbNutmeg

Heart3-5 hrs

Turkish RoseVanillaPeonyMusk

Base7-10+ hrs

CashmeranIncenseCedarHaitian Vetiver

Category winnerAstronomicalLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 31%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 20%

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Date 31%Casual 28%Work 24%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,938

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCelestialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Astronomical by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum that pairs mouth-watering tartness with deep resinous woods. Right after application, you get an unmistakable punch of crisp rhubarb, sparkling bergamot, and grated nutmeg. It is vibrant and brisk. Give it twenty minutes, and rich Turkish rose blooms alongside soft…

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Celestial by Spirit Of Kings opens with a bright burst of tart rhubarb and juicy litchi, lifted by fresh bergamot and a warm dusting of nutmeg. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruitiness softens into a lush floral heart of dewy Turkish rose, pastel pink peony, and fluffy vanilla musk that feels smooth and comforting. …

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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, Astronomical or Celestial?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Astronomical is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Celestial is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Astronomical for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Choose Celestial for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Astronomical or Celestial?

Celestial lasts longest (Celestial 93/100, Astronomical 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Astronomical or Celestial?

Projection is very close: Astronomical 75/100, Celestial 75/100 for sillage.

Do Astronomical and Celestial smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Haitian Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Cashmeran and Bergamot.

Is Astronomical or Celestial better for summer or winter?

Astronomical suits daytime wear; Celestial suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Astronomical and Celestial?

Astronomical features Haitian Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Frankincense, Cashmeran and Bergamot. Celestial has top notes of Bergamot, Litchi, Rhubarb and Nutmeg, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Vanilla, Peony and Musk, a base of Cashmeran, Incense, Cedar and Haitian Vetiver.