Fragrance comparison

Curium [Cm 96] vs Dua’s Blondie

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

Curium [Cm 96]

One of Those

3.7924 votes

Rank #29,032 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Dua’s Blondie

The Dua Brand

3.717 votes

Rank #46,544 PowderyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dua’s Blondie takes 3 of 4 categories.

Curium [Cm 96]
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dua’s Blondie
Choose it for a powdery and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Curium [Cm 96]1/4

Dua’s Blondie3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dua’s Blondie
Sillage & projection: Dua’s Blondie
Value for money: Dua’s Blondie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Curium [Cm 96]

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Curium [Cm 96]One of Those

Dua’s BlondieThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 69%Had 0%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

46%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDua’s Blondie

SillageDua’s Blondie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value85

Category winnerDua’s BlondieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

earthy84%

fruity77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

powdery100%

leather92%

violet84%

iris77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CinnamonPepper

Heart

Orris RootIrisViolet

Base

BenzoinMuskTonka BeanPatchouliVetiver

Notes

JasmineLeatherVioletSuedeOrris RootVetiverMuskIrisVirginian CedarBenzoinMandarin OrangePink Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrris Root, Iris, Violet and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Dua’s Blondie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer33

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Date 31%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,032

PerfumerEvelyne Boulanger

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#46,544

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCurium [Cm 96]Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Curium [Cm 96] is an intimate, minimalist fragrance built around earthy orris root and powdery iris. Launching in 2016, this unisex scent balances mineral-fresh notes with a soft, dusty musk base. It feels most at home in professional settings or quiet office days during the spring or fall, providing a subtle, comfort…

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Dua’s Blondie is a powdery floral leather extrait inspired by Tom Ford Violet Blonde. The first spray releases bright mandarin orange and sharp pink pepper before diving straight into damp orris root, violet leaf, and plush suede leather. Two sprays are plenty. The perfume develops into an earthy, woody cloud softened…

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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, Curium [Cm 96] or Dua’s Blondie?

Dua’s Blondie takes 3 of 4 categories. Curium [Cm 96] is rated 3.79/5 from 24 votes; Dua’s Blondie is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Curium [Cm 96] for a iris and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dua’s Blondie for a powdery and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Curium [Cm 96] or Dua’s Blondie?

Dua’s Blondie lasts longest (Dua’s Blondie 75/100, Curium [Cm 96] 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Curium [Cm 96] or Dua’s Blondie?

Dua’s Blondie projects furthest (Dua’s Blondie 63/100, Curium [Cm 96] 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Curium [Cm 96] and Dua’s Blondie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Iris, Violet and Benzoin.

Is Curium [Cm 96] or Dua’s Blondie better for summer or winter?

Curium [Cm 96] suits daytime wear; Dua’s Blondie suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Curium [Cm 96] and Dua’s Blondie?

Curium [Cm 96] has top notes of Red Berries, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Cinnamon and Pepper, heart notes of Orris Root, Iris and Violet, a base of Benzoin, Musk, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Dua’s Blondie features Jasmine, Leather, Violet, Suede and Orris Root.