Fragrance comparison

D7 Aoud vs Andromeda

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

D7 Aoud

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #50,955 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Andromeda

Guillab

3.502 votes

Rank #60,505 Yellow FloralLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Andromeda takes 4 of 5 categories.

D7 Aoud
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Andromeda
Choose it for a yellow floral and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

D7 Aoud1/5

Andromeda4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D7 AoudThe Dua Brand

AndromedaGuillab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 86%

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

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAndromeda

SillageAndromeda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAndromedaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

citrus92%

oud84%

patchouli77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

yellow floral100%

leather92%

smoky84%

powdery77%

musky69%

honey61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

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

Top20-30 mins

HoneyRumMandarin OrangeRaspberryBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

NarcissusIncenseHeliotropeOrange BlossomBlack OrchidHyacinthRose OilJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

SuedeSandalwoodLabdanumAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinMyrrhPeru Balsam

Category winnerAndromedaLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 45%Party 35%Casual 12%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#60,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerD7 AoudHigher 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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Andromeda by Guillab is a dense, intoxicating fragrance that bridges dark vintage perfumery with modern niche boldness. The first blast delivers thick, golden honey steeped in dark rum and sweet mandarin orange, carrying a slight boozy warmth that demands attention. As the initial flash of alcohol settles, the fragran…

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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 Andromeda?

Andromeda takes 4 of 5 categories. D7 Aoud is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Andromeda is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose D7 Aoud for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Andromeda for a yellow floral and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, D7 Aoud or Andromeda?

Andromeda lasts longest (Andromeda 100/100, D7 Aoud 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D7 Aoud or Andromeda?

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

Do D7 Aoud and Andromeda smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, French labdanum, Agarwood and Myrrh.

Is D7 Aoud or Andromeda better for summer or winter?

D7 Aoud suits evening wear; Andromeda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D7 Aoud and Andromeda?

D7 Aoud features Mandarin Orange, French labdanum, Patchouli, Agarwood and Myrrh. Andromeda has top notes of Honey, Rum, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Narcissus, Incense, Heliotrope and Orange Blossom, a base of Suede, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Agarwood.