Fragrance comparison

Dua Cologne 41 vs Nashwa

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Dua Cologne 41

The Dua Brand

2.001 votes

Rank #67,566 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nashwa

Arabiyat Prestige

4.3113 votes

Rank #32,608 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nashwa takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dua Cologne 41
Choose it for a amber and animalic character.
Nashwa
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dua Cologne 410/4

Nashwa4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dua Cologne 41The Dua Brand

NashwaArabiyat Prestige

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 17%Want 17%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 53%Had 8%Want 40%

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

69%Love

8%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNashwa

SillageNashwa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value84

Category winnerNashwaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

animalic92%

balsamic84%

earthy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

earthy65%

patchouli56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both earthy

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

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart

PatchouliGinger

Base

VetiverAmberMusk

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall71

Winter43

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,566

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#32,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNashwaHigher 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 →

Nashwa opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot, then quickly settles into a dry, spicy patchouli and vetiver core. The ginger keeps it lively, while amber and musk smooth the base without turning it overly sweet. It reads as a clean citrus woody scent with an earthy edge, and the voting leans toward strong value and…

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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 Cologne 41 or Nashwa?

Nashwa takes 4 of 4 categories. Dua Cologne 41 is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Nashwa is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Dua Cologne 41 for a amber and animalic character. Choose Nashwa for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dua Cologne 41 or Nashwa?

Nashwa lasts longest (Nashwa 80/100, Dua Cologne 41 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dua Cologne 41 or Nashwa?

Nashwa projects furthest (Nashwa 66/100, Dua Cologne 41 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dua Cologne 41 and Nashwa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Patchouli and Amber.

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

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

What are the notes in Dua Cologne 41 and Nashwa?

Dua Cologne 41 features Grapefruit, Bergamot, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Nashwa has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli and Ginger, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Musk.