Fragrance comparison

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme vs Spiced Gourmand

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

3 wins

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme

The Dua Brand

4.254 votes

Rank #42,651 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Spiced Gourmand

The Dua Brand

3.7114 votes

Rank #64,117 WoodyNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme takes 3 of 5 categories.

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Spiced Gourmand
Choose it for a woody and nutty character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme3/5

Spiced Gourmand0/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Fragranxe ranking: Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeThe Dua Brand

Spiced GourmandThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 5%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

21%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value56

Category winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fruity69%

caramel61%

woody100%

nutty92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

honey69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Guaiac WoodCardamomIncenseToffeeBourbon VanillaPink PepperGreen AppleBrandyCaramelBlack CurrantSandalwoodBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

HazelnutElemi resinIncenseAlmondCedarHoneyPistachioTonka BeanVanillaCaramelSandalwoodBeeswax

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring13

Summer0

Fall100

Winter88

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#64,117

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme by The Dua Brand serves up a rich, dessert-style aroma centered around baked green apple, warm caramel, and smooth bourbon vanilla. Right from the first spray, you get a splash of crisp bergamot cut through with dark brandy and sweet butter toffee. As the fragrance warms up on y…

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Spiced Gourmand by The Dua Brand offers a dense, confectionary aroma balanced by resinous woods and smoke. Released in 2022 as an Extrait de Parfum, it opens with an immediate burst of edible richness centered on roasted hazelnut, pistachio, and sweet almond. Thick honey, caramel, and beeswax smooth over the crunchy n…

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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, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme or Spiced Gourmand?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme takes 3 of 5 categories. Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Spiced Gourmand is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Spiced Gourmand for a woody and nutty character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme or Spiced Gourmand?

They last about the same: Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme 73/100, Spiced Gourmand 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme or Spiced Gourmand?

Projection is very close: Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme 67/100, Spiced Gourmand 67/100 for sillage.

Do Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme and Spiced Gourmand smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Bourbon Vanilla, Caramel and Sandalwood.

Is Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme or Spiced Gourmand better for summer or winter?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme suits evening wear; Spiced Gourmand suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme and Spiced Gourmand?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme features Guaiac Wood, Cardamom, Incense, Toffee and Bourbon Vanilla. Spiced Gourmand features Hazelnut, Elemi resin, Incense, Almond and Cedar.