Fragrance comparison

Door to the Bay vs Linda Brasil

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

Door to the Bay

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #46,517 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Linda Brasil

O Boticário

4.0773 votes

Rank #31,638 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Linda Brasil takes 3 of 4 categories.

Door to the Bay
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Linda Brasil
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Door to the Bay1/4

Linda Brasil3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Linda Brasil
Sillage & projection: Linda Brasil
Value for money: Door to the Bay
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Linda Brasil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Door to the BayThe Dua Brand

Linda BrasilO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 54%Had 15%Want 31%

4.07/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 27%Had 54%Want 19%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

45%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLinda Brasil

SillageLinda Brasil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerDoor to the BayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

citrus100%

woody88%

balsamic77%

patchouli65%

warm spicy53%

powdery42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeWoodsy NotesThymeLemonLimeYuzu

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotYuzuLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

Copaiba balmPatchouliMuskHeliotropeAmber

Base

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InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lime and Yuzu. Durations are only published for Door to the Bay, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night21

Spring87

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 42%Work 29%Date 16%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#31,638

PerfumerCláudio de Deus

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLinda BrasilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Door to the Bay by The Dua Brand is an unapologetic citrus explosion built around yuzu, tart lime, and bright mandarin orange. It hits the air like cold citrus rind squeezed directly over fresh green thyme. You get an immediate flash of sharp lemon zest before a juicy, candy-like sweetness softens the acidity. The her…

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Linda Brasil by O Boticário is a bright, sun-drenched citrus fragrance anchored by deep South American woods. It opens with an energetic splash of tart lime, sparkling bergamot, yuzu, and juicy mandarin orange, instantly bringing to mind fresh citrus groves under warm sunlight. As the zesty opening settles, the scent …

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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, Door to the Bay or Linda Brasil?

Linda Brasil takes 3 of 4 categories. Door to the Bay is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Linda Brasil is rated 4.07/5 from 73 votes. Choose Door to the Bay for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Linda Brasil for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Door to the Bay or Linda Brasil?

They last about the same: Linda Brasil 62/100, Door to the Bay 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Door to the Bay or Linda Brasil?

Linda Brasil projects furthest (Linda Brasil 64/100, Door to the Bay 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Door to the Bay and Linda Brasil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lime and Yuzu.

Is Door to the Bay or Linda Brasil better for summer or winter?

Door to the Bay suits daytime wear; Linda Brasil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Door to the Bay and Linda Brasil?

Door to the Bay features Mandarin Orange, Woodsy Notes, Thyme, Lemon and Lime. Linda Brasil has top notes of Bergamot, Yuzu, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Copaiba balm, Patchouli, Musk and Heliotrope.