Fragrance comparison

Dragon D'eau vs Vintage 1933

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Dragon D'eau

Dragon Parfums

2.754 votes

Rank #73,148 AldehydicMarine

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Vintage 1933

The Dua Brand

4.2010 votes

Rank #22,375 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Dragon D'eau
Choose it for a aldehydic and marine character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Vintage 1933
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Dragon D'eau2/4

Vintage 19332/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dragon D'eau
Sillage & projection: Dragon D'eau
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Vintage 1933
Fragranxe ranking: Vintage 1933

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dragon D'eauDragon Parfums

Vintage 1933The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 54%Had 14%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

70%Love

10%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDragon D'eau

SillageDragon D'eau

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

aldehydic100%

marine90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

salty60%

aquatic50%

green100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

aldehydic77%

aromatic69%

mossy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aldehydic and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sea NotesAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangeWoody NotesIris

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AldehydesGalbanumOakmossNarcissusSpicesBergamotMuskOrris RootOrange BlossomSandalwoodIndonesian CarnationMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerVintage 1933Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,375

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerVintage 1933Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dragon D'eau by Dragon Parfums opens with a brisk rush of salty sea notes, fizzy aldehydes, and bright bergamot that smells like ocean spray washing over sun-warmed rocks. A juicy splash of mandarin orange cuts through the initial chill, giving the top a clean, energetic kick. As the sharp marine blast settles, powder…

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Vintage 1933 by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum tribute to vintage green ambers, taking inspiration from classic early aviation scents like 1933 Vol de Nuit. It opens with an unmistakable rush of soapy aldehydes, bitter green galbanum, and sharp bergamot citrus. As the brisk opening settles, powdery iris, clove-…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dragon D'eau or Vintage 1933?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dragon D'eau is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; Vintage 1933 is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Dragon D'eau for a aldehydic and marine character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vintage 1933 for a green and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dragon D'eau or Vintage 1933?

Dragon D'eau lasts longest (Dragon D'eau 100/100, Vintage 1933 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dragon D'eau or Vintage 1933?

Dragon D'eau projects furthest (Dragon D'eau 75/100, Vintage 1933 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dragon D'eau and Vintage 1933 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is Dragon D'eau or Vintage 1933 better for summer or winter?

Dragon D'eau suits day or night wear; Vintage 1933 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dragon D'eau and Vintage 1933?

Dragon D'eau features Sea Notes, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Woody Notes. Vintage 1933 features Aldehydes, Galbanum, Oakmoss, Narcissus and Spices.