Fragrance comparison

DUA 247 Elixir vs Velvet Pomegranate

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 199 ratings analysed

2 wins

DUA 247 Elixir

The Dua Brand

3.805 votes

Rank #53,370 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Velvet Pomegranate

Banana Republic

3.98194 votes

Rank #9,536 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DUA 247 Elixir takes 2 of 4 categories.

DUA 247 Elixir
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Velvet Pomegranate
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

DUA 247 Elixir2/4

Velvet Pomegranate1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DUA 247 ElixirThe Dua Brand

Velvet PomegranateBanana Republic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 75%Had 15%Want 10%

3.98/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 61%Had 8%Want 31%

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

31%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

194 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDUA 247 Elixir

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

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%

fruity92%

woody84%

sweet77%

tuberose69%

green61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody 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

PomegranatePearRhubarbCalabrian bergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomEgyptian Jasmine

Base

Bourbon VanillaMuskIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

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

Summer78

Fall0

Winter24

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%

Men2

Unisex22

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,536

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerVelvet PomegranateHigher 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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Velvet Pomegranate by Banana Republic delivers a surprising twist on its name. It opens with a bright burst of tart pomegranate and crisp rhubarb, accented by a citrus splash of Calabrian bergamot. The scent does not remain simple fruit, however. It quickly shifts as a thick bouquet of white florals, led by tuberose a…

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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 Velvet Pomegranate?

DUA 247 Elixir takes 2 of 4 categories. DUA 247 Elixir is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Velvet Pomegranate is rated 3.98/5 from 194 votes. Choose DUA 247 Elixir for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Velvet Pomegranate for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, DUA 247 Elixir or Velvet Pomegranate?

DUA 247 Elixir lasts longest (DUA 247 Elixir 60/100, Velvet Pomegranate 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DUA 247 Elixir or Velvet Pomegranate?

Projection is very close: DUA 247 Elixir 50/100, Velvet Pomegranate 50/100 for sillage.

Do DUA 247 Elixir and Velvet Pomegranate smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine and Musk.

Is DUA 247 Elixir or Velvet Pomegranate 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 Velvet Pomegranate?

DUA 247 Elixir features Calabrian bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine, White Sandalwood, Aldehydes and Musk. Velvet Pomegranate has top notes of Pomegranate, Pear, Rhubarb and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Musk and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.