Fragrance comparison

DUA 247 Elixir vs Grâce D' Orient

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

DUA 247 Elixir

The Dua Brand

3.805 votes

Rank #53,370 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Grâce D' Orient

Angelos Créations Olfactives

4.4565 votes

Rank #7,254 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grâce D' Orient 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.
Grâce D' Orient
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

DUA 247 Elixir1/4

Grâce D' Orient3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DUA 247 ElixirThe Dua Brand

Grâce D' OrientAngelos Créations Olfactives

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 75%Had 15%Want 10%

4.45/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 23%Had 8%Want 68%

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

74%Love

8%Like

12%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityGrâce D' Orient

SillageGrâce D' Orient

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerDUA 247 ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

aldehydic84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

powdery84%

iris77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

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

Notes

ClovesOrrisSiam BenzoinVanilla AbsoluteDamask RoseLabdanumVioletEgyptian JasmineYlang-YlangMuskPatchouliLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesEgyptian Jasmine 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

Spring35

Summer3

Fall100

Winter97

Day46

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men2

Unisex50

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,254

PerfumerAngelos Balamis

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerGrâce D' OrientHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Angelos Balamis designed Grâce D' Orient around Siam benzoin, avoiding a traditional pyramid structure so the notes interact fluidly on skin. The opening hits with sharp clove and Calabrian bergamot, quickly weaving into rooty orris, powdery violet, and Damask rose. As it settles, warm amber and labdanum fuse with van…

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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 Grâce D' Orient?

Grâce D' Orient takes 3 of 4 categories. DUA 247 Elixir is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Grâce D' Orient is rated 4.45/5 from 65 votes. Choose DUA 247 Elixir for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grâce D' Orient for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, DUA 247 Elixir or Grâce D' Orient?

Grâce D' Orient lasts longest (Grâce D' Orient 81/100, DUA 247 Elixir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DUA 247 Elixir or Grâce D' Orient?

Grâce D' Orient projects furthest (Grâce D' Orient 70/100, DUA 247 Elixir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DUA 247 Elixir and Grâce D' Orient smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Egyptian Jasmine and Musk.

Is DUA 247 Elixir or Grâce D' Orient better for summer or winter?

DUA 247 Elixir suits daytime wear; Grâce D' Orient suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DUA 247 Elixir and Grâce D' Orient?

DUA 247 Elixir features Calabrian bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine, White Sandalwood, Aldehydes and Musk. Grâce D' Orient features Cloves, Orris, Siam Benzoin, Vanilla Absolute and Damask Rose.