Fragrance comparison

Dolce = Sweet vs Dua Formula 010

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Dolce = Sweet

The Dua Brand

3.001 votes

Rank #66,572 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Dua Formula 010

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #49,881 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dua Formula 010 takes 1 of 2 categories.

Dolce = Sweet
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dua Formula 010
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dolce = Sweet0/2

Dua Formula 0101/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dolce = SweetThe Dua Brand

Dua Formula 010The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

fruity84%

animalic77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

conifer48%

green30%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Madagascar VanillaMadagascar VetiverBlack CurrantGurjan balsamVanilla BeanPink PepperStrawberryPatchouliAmbergrisBirch TarCinnamonJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Mandarin OrangeLimeStrawberryBlack CurrantViolet LeavesPink PepperRose de MaiSandalwoodPatchouliRaspberryArtemisiaChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 38%Party 32%Casual 19%Work 11%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 34%Party 31%Date 27%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,572

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDua Formula 010Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dolce = Sweet by The Dua Brand hits skin with an unexpected collision of syrupy berries and raw, smoky hide. The first spray delivers a thick wave of macerated strawberry and tart black currant. It feels dark and sticky. Moments later, dry cinnamon and birch tar cut straight through the initial sugar rush. You get a g…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dolce = Sweet or Dua Formula 010?

Dua Formula 010 takes 1 of 2 categories. Dolce = Sweet is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Dua Formula 010 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dolce = Sweet for a woody and leather character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dua Formula 010 for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Dolce = Sweet and Dua Formula 010 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Strawberry and Patchouli.

Is Dolce = Sweet or Dua Formula 010 better for summer or winter?

Dolce = Sweet suits evening wear; Dua Formula 010 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dolce = Sweet and Dua Formula 010?

Dolce = Sweet features Madagascar Vanilla, Madagascar Vetiver, Black Currant, Gurjan balsam and Vanilla Bean. Dua Formula 010 features Mandarin Orange, Lime, Strawberry, Black Currant and Violet Leaves.