Fragrance comparison

D7 Aoud vs 1853 Lady

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

2 wins

D7 Aoud

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #50,955 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

1853 Lady

Acqua di Genova

3.4550 votes

Rank #27,353 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D7 Aoud takes 2 of 4 categories.

D7 Aoud
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
1853 Lady
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

D7 Aoud2/4

1853 Lady1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: D7 Aoud
Value for money: D7 Aoud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1853 Lady

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D7 AoudThe Dua Brand

1853 LadyAcqua di Genova

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

3.45/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

21%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageD7 Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerD7 AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

oud84%

patchouli77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

amber100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeFrench labdanumPatchouliAgarwoodMyrrh

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderBergamotMandarin OrangePepper

Heart

PatchouliAmberSandalwood

Base

IncenseMuskOakmossMyrrh

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Patchouli and Myrrh. Durations are only published for D7 Aoud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring71

Summer29

Fall43

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 40%Party 23%Casual 20%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#27,353

PerfumerStefano Frecceri

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winner1853 LadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dua Brand D7 Aoud delivers an unapologetic burst of candied mandarin orange over dense, resinous woods. The opening hits fast with a tart citrus brightness and a faint solvent flash. That sharpness fades within five minutes. Dark agarwood and earthy patchouli take over the midsection, wrapping the skin in a warm, …

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1853 Lady by Acqua di Genova is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. 1853 Lady was launched in 1853. The nose behind this fragrance is Stefano Frecceri. Top notes are Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pepper; middle notes are Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood; base notes are Incense, Musk, Oakmoss and Myrrh.

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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, D7 Aoud or 1853 Lady?

D7 Aoud takes 2 of 4 categories. D7 Aoud is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; 1853 Lady is rated 3.45/5 from 50 votes. Choose D7 Aoud for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose 1853 Lady for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D7 Aoud or 1853 Lady?

They last about the same: D7 Aoud 70/100, 1853 Lady 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, D7 Aoud or 1853 Lady?

D7 Aoud projects furthest (D7 Aoud 63/100, 1853 Lady 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D7 Aoud and 1853 Lady smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Myrrh.

Is D7 Aoud or 1853 Lady better for summer or winter?

D7 Aoud suits evening wear; 1853 Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D7 Aoud and 1853 Lady?

D7 Aoud features Mandarin Orange, French labdanum, Patchouli, Agarwood and Myrrh. 1853 Lady has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Musk, Oakmoss and Myrrh.