Fragrance comparison

Atomico XXVI vs Dua's Intense Ambassador

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Atomico XXVI

Claudio Cutuli Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #54,893 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dua's Intense Ambassador

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #50,392 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dua's Intense Ambassador takes 4 of 5 categories.

Atomico XXVI
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity.
Dua's Intense Ambassador
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Atomico XXVI1/5

Dua's Intense Ambassador4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Atomico XXVI
Sillage & projection: Dua's Intense Ambassador
Value for money: Dua's Intense Ambassador
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Dua's Intense Ambassador
Fragranxe ranking: Dua's Intense Ambassador

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Atomico XXVIClaudio Cutuli Parfums

Dua's Intense AmbassadorThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAtomico XXVI

SillageDua's Intense Ambassador

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value60

Category winnerDua's Intense AmbassadorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

smoky61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

IncenseBlack PepperLabdanumVanilla

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarAustralian SandalwoodHaitian Vetiver

Base4 to 8 hours

AmberCashmere WoodLeather

Notes

Mandarin OrangeHaitian VetiverCashmere WoodOzonic notesPink PepperTonka BeanHeliotropePatchouliRaspberryBergamotLavenderGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDua's Intense AmbassadorLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men60

Unisex0

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDua's Intense AmbassadorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atomico XXVI by Claudio Cutuli Parfums is a rich woody amber fragrance built on resins, dry woods, and soft warmth. It opens with smoky incense and a sharp kick of crushed black pepper, paired with sticky labdanum and sweet vanilla. As the initial sharpness settles, the scent moves into a dry forest heart of cedar, cr…

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Dua's Intense Ambassador by The Dua Brand is a powerhouse spicy amber extrait built for cold nights and bold impressions. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cardamom, black licorice, and cracked pink pepper that quickly wakes up your senses. Within twenty minutes, a luscious heart of dark raspberry, warm cinnamon, …

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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, Atomico XXVI or Dua's Intense Ambassador?

Dua's Intense Ambassador takes 4 of 5 categories. Atomico XXVI is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Dua's Intense Ambassador is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Atomico XXVI for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Choose Dua's Intense Ambassador for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Atomico XXVI or Dua's Intense Ambassador?

Atomico XXVI lasts longest (Atomico XXVI 80/100, Dua's Intense Ambassador 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Atomico XXVI or Dua's Intense Ambassador?

Dua's Intense Ambassador projects furthest (Dua's Intense Ambassador 60/100, Atomico XXVI 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Atomico XXVI and Dua's Intense Ambassador smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Haitian Vetiver and Cashmere Wood.

Is Atomico XXVI or Dua's Intense Ambassador better for summer or winter?

Dua's Intense Ambassador suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Atomico XXVI and Dua's Intense Ambassador?

Atomico XXVI has top notes of Incense, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Vanilla, heart notes of Cedar, Australian Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood and Leather. Dua's Intense Ambassador features Mandarin Orange, Haitian Vetiver, Cashmere Wood, Ozonic notes and Pink Pepper.