Fragrance comparison

D Le Attar vs Why

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

D Le Attar

The Dua Brand

4.254 votes

Rank #56,216 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Why

Milestone Perfumes

3.205 votes

Rank #64,395 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

D Le Attar
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Why
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

D Le Attar1/4

Why1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Why
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: D Le Attar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D Le AttarThe Dua Brand

WhyMilestone Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

40%Like

40%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWhyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

fresh77%

vanilla69%

aldehydic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

fruity77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tonka BeanAldehydesGrapefruitPatchouliLavenderGeraniumOlibanumGingerCedarAppleSage

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AppleGingerBergamot

Heart

GeraniumJuniper BerriesSage

Base

AmberwoodTonka BeanOlibanumVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Geranium, Olibanum and Ginger. Durations are only published for D Le Attar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Date 29%Casual 27%Work 25%Party 18%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,216

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerD Le AttarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

D Le Attar by The Dua Brand delivers a punchy, concentrated take on the modern aromatic fougere. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of tart green apple, bubbly aldehydes, and spicy ginger before settling into a clean herbal core. You immediately notice crisp lavender, earthy clary sage, and geranium giving off a b…

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Why by Milestone Perfumes opens with a crisp splash of green apple and fresh ginger. The first spray feels bright and sharp, backed by a clean citrus note of bergamot. As the scent settles on skin, herbal tones of sage and geranium emerge to give it a clean, soapy character. It feels suited for spring days, casual off…

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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, D Le Attar or Why?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. D Le Attar is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Why is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose D Le Attar for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Why for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D Le Attar or Why?

They last about the same: D Le Attar 60/100, Why 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, D Le Attar or Why?

Projection is very close: D Le Attar 50/100, Why 50/100 for sillage.

Do D Le Attar and Why smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Geranium, Olibanum and Ginger.

Is D Le Attar or Why better for summer or winter?

D Le Attar suits evening wear; Why suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D Le Attar and Why?

D Le Attar features Tonka Bean, Aldehydes, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Lavender. Why has top notes of Apple, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Juniper Berries and Sage, a base of Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Olibanum and Vetiver.