Fragrance comparison

Betrayal vs Épine Mortelle

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 286 ratings analysed

4 wins

Betrayal

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #51,146 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Épine Mortelle

Laurent Mazzone Parfums · 2023

3.99285 votes

Rank #11,426 PowderyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Betrayal takes 4 of 5 categories.

Betrayal
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Épine Mortelle
Choose it for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Betrayal4/5

Épine Mortelle1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BetrayalThe Dua Brand

Épine MortelleLaurent Mazzone Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.99/ 5 · 285 votes

Have 63%Had 38%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

35%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

285 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBetrayal

SillageBetrayal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value37

Category winnerBetrayalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

powdery100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

rose77%

violet69%

floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Turkish RoseBlack PepperPatchouliCastoreumVetiverVioletNutmegButterMyrrhOrris

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBlack PepperAngelicaNutmegAniseSichuan PepperCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletDamask RoseRoseBlack CurrantMimosa

Base6-8+ hrs

Black AmberVetiverPatchouli

Category winnerBetrayalLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day35

Night100

Spring78

Summer33

Fall100

Winter78

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 41%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 12%

Men10

Unisex14

Women76

Date 35%Casual 27%Work 22%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,426

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews9

Category winnerÉpine MortelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Betrayal by The Dua Brand is an unapologetic, resinous leather fragrance that merges rich Turkish rose with sharp black pepper and deep castoreum. Spray it on, and you immediately notice a dark floral intensity balanced by buttery orris and gritty vetiver. It is dense. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cracked pep…

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Épine Mortelle by Laurent Mazzone Parfums opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon zest and crisp bergamot, rapidly charged with crackling pink pepper. Rather than tumbling into a sugary bouquet, the scent blooms into a dark, thorned red rose paired with creamy magnolia petals and a distinct stream of dry frankincense …

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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, Betrayal or Épine Mortelle?

Betrayal takes 4 of 5 categories. Betrayal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Épine Mortelle is rated 3.99/5 from 285 votes. Choose Betrayal for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Épine Mortelle for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Betrayal or Épine Mortelle?

Betrayal lasts longest (Betrayal 80/100, Épine Mortelle 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Betrayal or Épine Mortelle?

Betrayal projects furthest (Betrayal 75/100, Épine Mortelle 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Betrayal and Épine Mortelle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Betrayal or Épine Mortelle better for summer or winter?

Betrayal suits evening wear; Épine Mortelle suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Betrayal and Épine Mortelle?

Betrayal features Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Patchouli, Castoreum and Vetiver. Épine Mortelle has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Angelica and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet, Damask Rose, Rose and Black Currant, a base of Black Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli.