Fragrance comparison

Casanova vs Error 417

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Casanova

By Shaik

4.502 votes

Rank #54,367 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Error 417

The Dua Brand

4.003 votes

Rank #51,181 Warm SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Error 417 takes 2 of 4 categories.

Casanova
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Error 417
Choose it for a warm spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Casanova1/4

Error 4172/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Casanova
Value for money: Error 417
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Error 417

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CasanovaBy Shaik

Error 417The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 9%Want 82%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 53%Had 13%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCasanova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerError 417Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

yellow floral61%

warm spicy100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CoffeePink PepperBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Ylang-YlangCinnamonPatchouli

Base

CardamomBlack PepperResin

Notes

Pink PepperLavenderCardamomCashmere WoodPatchouliCoffeeBourbon Vanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Error 417, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerError 417Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Casanova by By Shaik is a complex woody spicy scent that balances sharp coffee with soft ylang-ylang. Released in 2018, it offers a distinct profile for those who enjoy warm, resinous fragrances. Ideal for transitional autumn weather, it suits individuals who appreciate a scent that transitions from energetic top note…

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Error 417 by The Dua Brand is an eau de parfum built around contrasting spices, rich roasted coffee, and smooth woods. It kicks off with an energetic burst of pink pepper and green cardamom, creating a lively aromatic greeting. As the scent settles, a clean lavender note tempers a dark coffee accord, keeping the warmt…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Casanova or Error 417?

Error 417 takes 2 of 4 categories. Casanova is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Error 417 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Casanova for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Error 417 for a warm spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Casanova or Error 417?

They last about the same: Casanova 80/100, Error 417 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Casanova or Error 417?

Casanova projects furthest (Casanova 75/100, Error 417 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Casanova and Error 417 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coffee, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Cardamom.

Is Casanova or Error 417 better for summer or winter?

Casanova suits day or night wear; Error 417 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Casanova and Error 417?

Casanova has top notes of Coffee, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon and Patchouli, a base of Cardamom, Black Pepper and Resin. Error 417 features Pink Pepper, Lavender, Cardamom, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli.