Fragrance comparison

Dua Cologne 41 vs Gold

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 776 ratings analysed

Dua Cologne 41

The Dua Brand

2.001 votes

Rank #67,566 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Gold

Kim Kardashian

3.42775 votes

Rank #2,381 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dua Cologne 41
Choose it for a amber and animalic character.
Gold
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Dua Cologne 410/4

Gold4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dua Cologne 41The Dua Brand

GoldKim Kardashian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 17%Want 17%

3.42/ 5 · 775 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

30%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

753 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityGold

SillageGold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerGoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

animalic92%

balsamic84%

earthy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

amber100%

citrus92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitBergamotPatchouliAmberMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineRoseViolet

Base

PatchouliBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Patchouli and Amber. Durations are only published for Dua Cologne 41, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day47

Night100

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 32%Casual 27%Party 25%Work 16%

Men9

Unisex31

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,566

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews177

Category winnerGoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening blast is immediate citrus. Bitter grapefruit and zesty bergamot jump off the skin with sharp intensity, lingering for roughly twenty minutes before taking a back seat. Then the warmth arrives. The fragrance settles into a dense core of earthy patchouli, golden amber, and animalic musk that anchors the enti…

Reviews →

Gold by Kim Kardashian is warmer and woodier than many shoppers expect from a celebrity floral. Reviewers often pick up pink pepper, amber, sandalwood and patchouli first, with the citrus opening adding a bright, slightly sharp lift before the scent turns creamy, balsamic and clean. It suits people who like spicy ambe…

Reviews →

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 Cologne 41 or Gold?

Gold takes 4 of 4 categories. Dua Cologne 41 is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Gold is rated 3.42/5 from 775 votes. Choose Dua Cologne 41 for a amber and animalic character. Choose Gold for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dua Cologne 41 or Gold?

They last about the same: Gold 61/100, Dua Cologne 41 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dua Cologne 41 or Gold?

Gold projects furthest (Gold 59/100, Dua Cologne 41 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dua Cologne 41 and Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Dua Cologne 41 or Gold better for summer or winter?

Dua Cologne 41 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dua Cologne 41 and Gold?

Dua Cologne 41 features Grapefruit, Bergamot, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Gold has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood.