Fragrance comparison

Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla vs Le Puy En Velay 4

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

4 wins

Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #57,834 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Le Puy En Velay 4

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #59,858 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla takes 4 of 5 categories.

Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Le Puy En Velay 4
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla4/5

Le Puy En Velay 40/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
Fragranxe ranking: Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Drowning in Amberlicious VanillaThe Dua Brand

Le Puy En Velay 4The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDrowning in Amberlicious Vanilla

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDrowning in Amberlicious VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black CurrantTurkish RoseWhite OrchidPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAmbergrisBergamotLabdanumCardamomCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Rose de MaiSandalwoodBergamotLabdanumCardamomBay LeafVanillaBenzoinRoseMuskSageRum

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDrowning in Amberlicious VanillaLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDrowning in Amberlicious VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla by The Dua Brand smells like stepping into a cozy lounge filled with spiced rum, sweet pipe tobacco, and warm vanilla. Right away, you get a sharp kick of fresh ginger and spicy cinnamon balanced by golden honey and dark rum. As it settles onto your skin, the fragrance turns into a cre…

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Le Puy En Velay 4 by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum centered on rich boozy spices, lush florals, and deep amber woods. It opens with an invigorating burst of bergamot accompanied by aromatic bay leaf, herbal sage, and a distinct splash of warm rum. The core unfolds into a balanced floral harmony of classic rose…

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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 Amberlicious Vanilla or Le Puy En Velay 4?

Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla takes 4 of 5 categories. Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Le Puy En Velay 4 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Le Puy En Velay 4 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla or Le Puy En Velay 4?

Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla lasts longest (Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla 100/100, Le Puy En Velay 4 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla or Le Puy En Velay 4?

Projection is very close: Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla 75/100, Le Puy En Velay 4 75/100 for sillage.

Do Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla and Le Puy En Velay 4 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Labdanum.

Is Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla or Le Puy En Velay 4 better for summer or winter?

Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla suits evening wear; Le Puy En Velay 4 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla and Le Puy En Velay 4?

Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, White Orchid, Pink Pepper and Sandalwood. Le Puy En Velay 4 features Rose de Mai, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Labdanum and Cardamom.