Fragrance comparison

Astronomical vs Ghazala

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Astronomical

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #72,932 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ghazala

Authenteque Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #51,902 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghazala takes 3 of 4 categories.

Astronomical
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character.
Ghazala
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Astronomical0/4

Ghazala3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AstronomicalThe Dua Brand

GhazalaAuthenteque Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityGhazala

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerGhazalaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

woody100%

amber92%

smoky84%

rose77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

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

Top

NutmegBergamotRhubarbLitchi

Heart

Turkish RosePetaliaPeonyMusk

Base

IncenseCashmeranHaitian VetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesHaitian Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Cashmeran and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Astronomical, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night85

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,902

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGhazalaHigher 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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Ghazala is a floral fruity fragrance with a bright, tart opening of litchi, rhubarb, bergamot and warm nutmeg. It quickly moves into a soft floral heart built around Turkish rose, peony, petalia and musk. The base is more textured than the category suggests, with incense, cashmeran, cedar and Haitian vetiver giving it…

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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 Ghazala?

Ghazala takes 3 of 4 categories. Astronomical is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Ghazala is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Astronomical for a woody and fresh spicy character. Choose Ghazala for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Astronomical or Ghazala?

Ghazala lasts longest (Ghazala 90/100, Astronomical 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Astronomical or Ghazala?

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

Do Astronomical and Ghazala smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Haitian Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Cashmeran and Bergamot.

Is Astronomical or Ghazala better for summer or winter?

Astronomical suits daytime wear; Ghazala suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Astronomical and Ghazala?

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