Fragrance comparison

DUA 247 Elixir vs Musc de Chypre

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

DUA 247 Elixir

The Dua Brand

3.805 votes

Rank #53,370 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Musc de Chypre

Aromas de Salazar

3.176 votes

Rank #63,718 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musc de Chypre takes 2 of 4 categories.

DUA 247 Elixir
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Musc de Chypre
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

DUA 247 Elixir1/4

Musc de Chypre2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DUA 247 ElixirThe Dua Brand

Musc de ChypreAromas de Salazar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 75%Had 15%Want 10%

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityMusc de Chypre

SillageMusc de Chypre

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%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and musky

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

Calabrian bergamotMimosa absoluteCorianderApple

Heart

Rose de MaiCarnationPatchouliAldehydesJasmineNutmegelemiCO2 Extracts

Base

SandalwoodCastoreumOakmossStyraxCivetCloveMuskHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine, 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

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

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#63,718

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDUA 247 ElixirHigher 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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Aromas de Salazar Musc de Chypre opens with sharp Calabrian bergamot and crisp apple before plunging into heavy earth. Michael Salazar balances sour fruit against Rose de Mai and carnation, then weighs the dry-down with raw civet, castoreum, and bitter oakmoss. It settles dense, musky, and retro on cold skin during ch…

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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 Musc de Chypre?

Musc de Chypre takes 2 of 4 categories. DUA 247 Elixir is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Musc de Chypre is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose DUA 247 Elixir for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Musc de Chypre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, DUA 247 Elixir or Musc de Chypre?

Musc de Chypre lasts longest (Musc de Chypre 93/100, DUA 247 Elixir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DUA 247 Elixir or Musc de Chypre?

Musc de Chypre projects furthest (Musc de Chypre 92/100, DUA 247 Elixir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DUA 247 Elixir and Musc de Chypre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine, Aldehydes and Musk.

Is DUA 247 Elixir or Musc de Chypre better for summer or winter?

DUA 247 Elixir suits daytime wear; Musc de Chypre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DUA 247 Elixir and Musc de Chypre?

DUA 247 Elixir features Calabrian bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine, White Sandalwood, Aldehydes and Musk. Musc de Chypre has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Mimosa absolute, Coriander and Apple, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Carnation, Patchouli and Aldehydes, a base of Sandalwood, Castoreum, Oakmoss and Styrax.