Fragrance comparison

DUA 247 Elixir vs Borelli

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

DUA 247 Elixir

The Dua Brand

3.805 votes

Rank #53,370 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Borelli

Tiziana Terenzi

4.1492 votes

Rank #9,848 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Borelli takes 3 of 4 categories.

DUA 247 Elixir
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Borelli
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

DUA 247 Elixir1/4

Borelli3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Borelli
Sillage & projection: Borelli
Value for money: DUA 247 Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Borelli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DUA 247 ElixirThe Dua Brand

BorelliTiziana Terenzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 75%Had 15%Want 10%

4.14/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

49%Love

26%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBorelli

SillageBorelli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value34

Category winnerDUA 247 ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

aldehydic84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

musky61%

white floral100%

floral92%

tuberose84%

fresh77%

yellow floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Calabrian bergamotEgyptian JasmineWhite SandalwoodAldehydesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

FrangipaniAldehydesCalabrian bergamotSicilian Mandarin

Heart

TuberoseYlang YlangLily of the ValleyItalian VioletBulgarian Rose

Base

MuskMadagascar VanillaEbonyAustralian SandalwoodBirch

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Aldehydes and Musk. Durations are only published for DUA 247 Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 12%

Men7

Unisex31

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,848

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerBorelliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DUA 247 Elixir opens with bright Calabrian bergamot and crisp, soapy aldehydes that snap across the air like clean linen drying in the sun. As the initial citrus fizz softens on warm skin, lush Egyptian jasmine steps forward with clean petals and a touch of sweetness. The drydown rests on velvety white sandalwood and …

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Borelli opens with a bright, soapy blast of aldehydes and sweet frangipani that immediately feels like high-end Italian soap. As it warms on the skin, it reveals a dense floral heart of tuberose and violet, shedding any initial sharpness. It wears like a luxurious bubble bath, drying down to a clean musk and soft Mada…

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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, DUA 247 Elixir or Borelli?

Borelli takes 3 of 4 categories. DUA 247 Elixir is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Borelli is rated 4.14/5 from 92 votes. Choose DUA 247 Elixir for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Borelli for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, DUA 247 Elixir or Borelli?

Borelli lasts longest (Borelli 78/100, DUA 247 Elixir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DUA 247 Elixir or Borelli?

Borelli projects furthest (Borelli 71/100, DUA 247 Elixir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DUA 247 Elixir and Borelli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Aldehydes and Musk.

Is DUA 247 Elixir or Borelli better for summer or winter?

DUA 247 Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DUA 247 Elixir and Borelli?

DUA 247 Elixir features Calabrian bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine, White Sandalwood, Aldehydes and Musk. Borelli has top notes of Frangipani, Aldehydes, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian Mandarin, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang Ylang, Lily of the Valley and Italian Violet, a base of Musk, Madagascar Vanilla, Ebony and Australian Sandalwood.