Double Dare vs Ablaze
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ablaze takes 4 of 7 categories.
Double DareChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
AblazeChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Double Dare3/7
Ablaze4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Double Dare
- Community sentiment
- Double Dare
- Longevity
- Ablaze
- Sillage & projection
- Ablaze
- Value for money
- Ablaze
- Versatility
- Double Dare
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ablaze
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Double DarePradaAblazeBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%
3.88/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 29%Had 23%Want 48%
Category winnerDouble DareRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
43%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
68 votes
33%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
60 votes
Category winnerDouble DareMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAblaze
SillageAblaze
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAblazeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
powdery92%
leather84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
earthy77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotPepperPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
OrrisLabdanumRose
Base6-8+ hrs
LeatherSuedeTolu BalsamAmberwoodVanillaPatchouli
Top
PepperCardamomLemonNutmegBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
CedarHerbal NotesGuaiac WoodLabdanumJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliOakmossSuedeSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Labdanum and Rose. Durations are only published for Double Dare, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter64
Day100
Night76
Spring43
Summer21
Fall100
Winter64
Day100
Night38
Category winnerDouble DareMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,442
PerfumerDaniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#17,079
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerAblazeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrada Double Dare turns traditional rough animal hide inside out, presenting a remarkably plush suede and buttery leather accord cushioned by cosmetic orris. Fresh bergamot and pink pepper provide an immediate lift on skin, cutting through the dense resins before the composition settles. As the heart expands, dusty ro…
Reviews →Ablaze by Boadicea the Victorious opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper, cardamom, and lemon that hits the nose with a synthetic, toy-plastic sharpness. Once the initial harshness settles, a dry heart of cedarwood, guaiac wood, and herbal notes takes over, anchored by a dark base of oakmoss, suede, and patcho…
Reviews →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, Double Dare or Ablaze?
Ablaze takes 4 of 7 categories. Double Dare is rated 3.94/5 from 68 votes; Ablaze is rated 3.88/5 from 60 votes. Choose Double Dare for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ablaze for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Double Dare or Ablaze?
Ablaze lasts longest (Ablaze 77/100, Double Dare 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Double Dare or Ablaze?
Ablaze projects furthest (Ablaze 71/100, Double Dare 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Double Dare and Ablaze smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Labdanum and Rose.
Is Double Dare or Ablaze better for summer or winter?
For summer, Double Dare is the stronger pick. For winter, Double Dare is the stronger pick. Double Dare suits daytime wear; Ablaze suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Double Dare and Ablaze?
Double Dare has top notes of Bergamot, Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Labdanum and Rose, a base of Leather, Suede, Tolu Balsam and Amberwood. Ablaze has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cedar, Herbal Notes, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Suede and Sandalwood.
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