Fragrance comparison

Boy Eau de Parfum vs Dua Boy

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,532 ratings analysed

3 wins

Boy Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.091,528 votes

Rank #28,476 AromaticPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

85%scent match

Very similar

Dua Boy

The Dua Brand

1.254 votes

Rank #67,628 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boy Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories.

Boy Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dua Boy
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.

Boy Eau de Parfum3/5

Dua Boy2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Boy Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Dua Boy
Value for money: Dua Boy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Boy Eau de Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: Boy Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Boy Eau de ParfumChanel

Dua BoyThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 1,528 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

1.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,528 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityBoy Eau de Parfum

SillageDua Boy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDua BoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

powdery92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

lavender69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match85%Very similar · both aromatic, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderGrapefruitLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumOrange BlossomRose

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskHeliotropeSandalwoodVanillaMossCoumarin

Notes

Orange BlossomSandalwoodHeliotropeGrapefruitWhite MuskLavenderGeraniumCoumarinVanillaOakmossLemonRose

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerBoy Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter46

Day100

Night47

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex58

Women16

Work 38%Casual 30%Date 23%Party 9%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 14%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,476

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,628

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBoy Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boy Eau de Parfum by Chanel opens with a bright flash of tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and cool lavender. The initial alcohol rush fades in two minutes. Soon, a rosy geranium and orange blossom heart emerges to smooth out the barbershop bite. It smells crisp, tailored, and exceptionally clean. Then the base takes ove…

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Dua Boy by The Dua Brand hits the skin with an aggressive burst of sharp lemon peel, pungent lavender, and bitter grapefruit. Give it ten minutes. The initial sting calms down into a clean, soapy heart driven by geranium and powdery heliotrope. It carries a heavy dose of retro grooming heritage. As the scent dries, co…

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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, Boy Eau de Parfum or Dua Boy?

Boy Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories. Boy Eau de Parfum is rated 4.09/5 from 1,528 votes; Dua Boy is rated 1.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Boy Eau de Parfum for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dua Boy for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Boy Eau de Parfum or Dua Boy?

Boy Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Boy Eau de Parfum 65/100, Dua Boy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boy Eau de Parfum or Dua Boy?

Dua Boy projects furthest (Dua Boy 75/100, Boy Eau de Parfum 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boy Eau de Parfum and Dua Boy smell similar?

Very similar: a 85% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lavender, Grapefruit, Lemon and Geranium.

Is Boy Eau de Parfum or Dua Boy better for summer or winter?

Boy Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Dua Boy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boy Eau de Parfum and Dua Boy?

Boy Eau de Parfum has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of White Musk, Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Dua Boy features Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Grapefruit and White Musk.