Fragrance comparison

Astronomical vs Norah Bella

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Astronomical

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #73,016 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Norah Bella

Adyan by Anfar

4.297 votes

Rank #37,371 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Astronomical
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Norah Bella
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Astronomical2/4

Norah Bella2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AstronomicalThe Dua Brand

Norah BellaAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

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

57%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAstronomical

SillageAstronomical

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value80

Category winnerNorah BellaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

woody100%

floral92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

rose69%

fresh61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody and floral

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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotRhubarbNutmegLitchi

Heart

Black CurrantTurkish RoseVanillaPetaliaPeonyMusk

Base

Haitian VetiverWhipped CreamCashmeranIncenseCedar

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter60

Day67

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#73,016

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,371

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNorah BellaHigher 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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Norah Bella by Adyan by Anfar is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Norah Bella was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Ahmedullah Anfar. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Rhubarb, Nutmeg and Litchi; middle notes are Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Vanilla, Petalia, Peony and Musk; base notes are…

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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 Norah Bella?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Astronomical is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Norah Bella is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Astronomical for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Norah Bella for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Astronomical or Norah Bella?

Astronomical lasts longest (Astronomical 80/100, Norah Bella 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Astronomical or Norah Bella?

Astronomical projects furthest (Astronomical 75/100, Norah Bella 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Astronomical and Norah Bella smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Haitian Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Cashmeran and Bergamot.

Is Astronomical or Norah Bella better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Astronomical and Norah Bella?

Astronomical features Haitian Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Frankincense, Cashmeran and Bergamot. Norah Bella has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Nutmeg, heart notes of Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Vanilla and Petalia, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Whipped Cream, Cashmeran and Incense.