Fragrance comparison

Astronomical vs Précieux

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

Astronomical

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #73,016 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Précieux

Moudon

4.5627 votes

Rank #9,930 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Astronomical takes 3 of 5 categories.

Astronomical
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.
Précieux
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Astronomical3/5

Précieux2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AstronomicalThe Dua Brand

PrécieuxMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.56/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

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

67%Love

26%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAstronomical

SillageAstronomical

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPrécieuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

rose100%

floral92%

fruity84%

woody77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, floral and aromatic

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

Top15-30 mins

RhubarbLitchiBergamotNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseVanillaPetaliaPeonyMusk

Base6-8+ hrs

Haitian VetiverCashmeranIncenseCedar

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

Summer82

Fall82

Winter73

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

Date 30%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,016

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPrécieuxHigher 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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Précieux by Moudon opens with a vibrant burst of tart rhubarb and sweet, juicy litchi, sharpened with a dash of bergamot and warm grated nutmeg. Within minutes, the fruity tang settles into a lush floral bouquet led by velvety Turkish rose and airy peony petals, dusted with sweet vanilla. As the perfume rests on the s…

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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 Précieux?

Astronomical takes 3 of 5 categories. Astronomical is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Précieux is rated 4.56/5 from 27 votes. Choose Astronomical for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Choose Précieux for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Astronomical or Précieux?

They last about the same: Astronomical 80/100, Précieux 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Astronomical or Précieux?

Projection is very close: Astronomical 75/100, Précieux 74/100 for sillage.

Do Astronomical and Précieux smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Haitian Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Cashmeran and Bergamot.

Is Astronomical or Précieux better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Astronomical and Précieux?

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