Fragrance comparison

Door to the Bay vs Wulong Cha X

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,340 ratings analysed

Door to the Bay

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #46,517 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Wulong Cha X

Nishane

4.381,336 votes

Rank #2,458 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wulong Cha X 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.
Wulong Cha X
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Door to the Bay1/4

Wulong Cha X3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Door to the BayThe Dua Brand

Wulong Cha XNishane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 54%Had 15%Want 31%

4.38/ 5 · 1,336 votes

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityWulong Cha X

SillageWulong Cha X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value36

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%

green86%

fresh spicy72%

floral58%

aromatic44%

sweet30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

BergamotYuzuLitsea CubebaMandarin Orange

Heart

Green TeaMagnoliaThyme

Base

MuskFig

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Thyme 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men12

Unisex67

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#2,458

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews170

Category winnerWulong Cha XHigher 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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Nishane Wulong Cha X opens with a bright burst of yuzu, bergamot, and mandarin orange. The scent quickly settles into green tea paired with magnolia and a touch of thyme, while musk and fig build a soft, clean base. Designed for warm weather and professional settings, it delivers a fresh citrus profile with a smooth f…

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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 Wulong Cha X?

Wulong Cha X takes 3 of 4 categories. Door to the Bay is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Wulong Cha X is rated 4.38/5 from 1,336 votes. Choose Door to the Bay for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wulong Cha X for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Door to the Bay or Wulong Cha X?

Wulong Cha X lasts longest (Wulong Cha X 72/100, Door to the Bay 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Door to the Bay or Wulong Cha X?

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

Do Door to the Bay and Wulong Cha X smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Thyme and Yuzu.

Is Door to the Bay or Wulong Cha X 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 Wulong Cha X?

Door to the Bay features Mandarin Orange, Woodsy Notes, Thyme, Lemon and Lime. Wulong Cha X has top notes of Bergamot, Yuzu, Litsea Cubeba and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Green Tea, Magnolia and Thyme, a base of Musk and Fig.