Fragrance comparison

Door to the Bay vs Ulysse

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 237 ratings analysed

Door to the Bay

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #46,517 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ulysse

Vicky Tiel

4.00233 votes

Rank #4,042 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ulysse takes 4 of 4 categories.

Door to the Bay
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ulysse
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Door to the Bay0/4

Ulysse4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Door to the BayThe Dua Brand

UlysseVicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 54%Had 15%Want 31%

4.00/ 5 · 233 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

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

34%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

233 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityUlysse

SillageUlysse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerUlysseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

floral100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy 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

MignonetteYuzuLimeNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderHawthornNutmegWoodsy NotesCarnationClove

Base

VanilleMuskBenzoinPatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Woodsy Notes, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men56

Unisex38

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#4,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Category winnerUlysseHigher 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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Vicky Tiel Ulysse combines bright citrus and powdery clean lavender with a surprisingly sweet resinous base. Released in 1998, this aromatic fougere offers an affordable entry into unusual floral notes like mignonette and carnation, shifting from a zesty morning refresh to a warm vanilla trail that hugs the skin.

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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 Ulysse?

Ulysse takes 4 of 4 categories. Door to the Bay is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Ulysse is rated 4.00/5 from 233 votes. Choose Door to the Bay for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ulysse for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Door to the Bay or Ulysse?

Ulysse lasts longest (Ulysse 67/100, Door to the Bay 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Door to the Bay or Ulysse?

Ulysse projects furthest (Ulysse 57/100, Door to the Bay 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Door to the Bay and Ulysse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Woodsy Notes, Lime and Yuzu.

Is Door to the Bay or Ulysse better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Door to the Bay and Ulysse?

Door to the Bay features Mandarin Orange, Woodsy Notes, Thyme, Lemon and Lime. Ulysse has top notes of Mignonette, Yuzu, Lime and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Hawthorn, Nutmeg and Woodsy Notes, a base of Vanille, Musk, Benzoin and Patchouli.