Fragrance comparison

DUA 247 Elixir vs Italian Vintage Absolute

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

DUA 247 Elixir

The Dua Brand

3.805 votes

Rank #53,370 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Italian Vintage Absolute

Ascravi & Sonse

5.004 votes

Rank #29,006 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Italian Vintage Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories.

DUA 247 Elixir
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Italian Vintage Absolute
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

DUA 247 Elixir0/4

Italian Vintage Absolute3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Italian Vintage Absolute
Sillage & projection: Italian Vintage Absolute
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Italian Vintage Absolute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DUA 247 ElixirThe Dua Brand

Italian Vintage AbsoluteAscravi & Sonse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 75%Had 15%Want 10%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityItalian Vintage Absolute

SillageItalian Vintage Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

aldehydic84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

musky61%

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

lavender44%

floral30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

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

NeroliCalabrian bergamotPink PepperLavenderBlood Orange

Heart

African Orange FlowerEgyptian JasmineWhite MuskIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Base

AmberVanillaCedarSandalwoodMuskAmbergrisPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Egyptian 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

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#29,006

PerfumerCatalina Codreanu

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerItalian Vintage AbsoluteHigher 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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Italian Vintage Absolute opens with bright neroli, bergamot and blood orange, then settles into a white floral amber core with vanilla, woods and soft musk. It reads sunny, polished and slightly romantic, with a citrus-forward sparkle up top and a warmer, more sensual finish underneath. It may suit buyers who enjoy el…

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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 Italian Vintage Absolute?

Italian Vintage Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. DUA 247 Elixir is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Italian Vintage Absolute is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose DUA 247 Elixir for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Italian Vintage Absolute for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, DUA 247 Elixir or Italian Vintage Absolute?

Italian Vintage Absolute lasts longest (Italian Vintage Absolute 87/100, DUA 247 Elixir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DUA 247 Elixir or Italian Vintage Absolute?

Italian Vintage Absolute projects furthest (Italian Vintage Absolute 63/100, DUA 247 Elixir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DUA 247 Elixir and Italian Vintage Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine and Musk.

Is DUA 247 Elixir or Italian Vintage Absolute better for summer or winter?

DUA 247 Elixir suits daytime wear; Italian Vintage Absolute suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DUA 247 Elixir and Italian Vintage Absolute?

DUA 247 Elixir features Calabrian bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine, White Sandalwood, Aldehydes and Musk. Italian Vintage Absolute has top notes of Neroli, Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Egyptian Jasmine, White Musk and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Cedar and Sandalwood.