Fragrance comparison

Astronomical vs Pret-A-Porter

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

Astronomical

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #72,932 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Pret-A-Porter

Brocard

3.254 votes

Rank #63,885 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Astronomical takes 3 of 4 categories.

Astronomical
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Pret-A-Porter
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Astronomical3/4

Pret-A-Porter1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AstronomicalThe Dua Brand

Pret-A-PorterBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

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

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityAstronomical

SillageAstronomical

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%

floral100%

rose92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

musky69%

green61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both floral 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

Top

RhubarbBergamotLycheeNutmeg

Heart

PetaliaTurkish RosePeony

Base

MuskCashmeranIncenseCedarVanillaVetiver

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

Summer50

Fall50

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#63,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPret-A-PorterHigher 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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Brocard Pret-A-Porter opens with a sharp burst of rhubarb and tart lychee, smoothed out by citrusy bergamot and a pinch of nutmeg. The middle layer shifts into soft petals of Turkish rose and peony. As the scent settles, cashmeran, cedar, and pale incense form a dry woody backdrop with subtle vanilla. It feels light a…

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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 Pret-A-Porter?

Astronomical takes 3 of 4 categories. Astronomical is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Pret-A-Porter is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Astronomical for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Pret-A-Porter for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Astronomical or Pret-A-Porter?

Astronomical lasts longest (Astronomical 80/100, Pret-A-Porter 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Astronomical or Pret-A-Porter?

Astronomical projects furthest (Astronomical 75/100, Pret-A-Porter 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Astronomical and Pret-A-Porter smell similar?

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

Is Astronomical or Pret-A-Porter better for summer or winter?

Astronomical suits daytime wear; Pret-A-Porter suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Astronomical and Pret-A-Porter?

Astronomical features Haitian Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Frankincense, Cashmeran and Bergamot. Pret-A-Porter has top notes of Rhubarb, Bergamot, Lychee and Nutmeg, heart notes of Petalia, Turkish Rose and Peony, a base of Musk, Cashmeran, Incense and Cedar.