Fragrance comparison

Decade vs Dua Formula 010

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

Decade

Boadicea the Victorious

4.0258 votes

Rank #17,240 RoseFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

3%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Dua Formula 010

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #54,706 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dua Formula 010 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Decade
Choose it for a rose and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dua Formula 010
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Decade1/4

Dua Formula 0103/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dua Formula 010
Sillage & projection: Dua Formula 010
Value for money: Dua Formula 010
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Decade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DecadeBoadicea the Victorious

Dua Formula 010The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 37%Had 19%Want 44%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

58 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDua Formula 010

SillageDua Formula 010

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDua Formula 010Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

rose100%

fresh92%

floral84%

woody77%

aldehydic69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

conifer48%

green30%

Scent match3%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bulgarian RoseAldehydesPineappleSaffronBergamot

Heart

Rose de MaiGeraniumHedioneViolet

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberPatchouli

Notes

Mandarin OrangeLimeStrawberryBlack CurrantViolet LeavesPink PepperRose de MaiSandalwoodPatchouliRaspberryArtemisiaChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose de Mai and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Dua Formula 010, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer48

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex62

Women31

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#54,706

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDecadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Decade by Boadicea the Victorious centers on a sharp Bulgarian rose brightened by tart pineapple and crisp aldehydes. It opens with an immediate burst of sparkling citrus and warm saffron before yielding to a floral heart of Rose de Mai, herbal geranium, and dewy violet. As the scent settles on skin, smoky guaiac wood…

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Dua Formula 010 by The Dua Brand hits skin with an explosive burst of tart lime, bright mandarin orange, and juicy ripe strawberry. A fizzy wash of aldehydes lifts the sweet orchard fruits into high gear before an aromatic swirl of chamomile and artemisia balances the rush. It smells vibrant, playful, and surprisingly…

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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, Decade or Dua Formula 010?

Dua Formula 010 takes 3 of 4 categories. Decade is rated 4.02/5 from 58 votes; Dua Formula 010 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Decade for a rose and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dua Formula 010 for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Decade or Dua Formula 010?

Dua Formula 010 lasts longest (Dua Formula 010 100/100, Decade 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decade or Dua Formula 010?

Dua Formula 010 projects furthest (Dua Formula 010 75/100, Decade 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decade and Dua Formula 010 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 3% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rose de Mai and Patchouli.

Is Decade or Dua Formula 010 better for summer or winter?

Decade suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Decade and Dua Formula 010?

Decade has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Aldehydes, Pineapple and Saffron, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Geranium, Hedione and Violet, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amber. Dua Formula 010 features Mandarin Orange, Lime, Strawberry, Black Currant and Violet Leaves.