Fragrance comparison

Dua Formula 005 vs GU2 古

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

Dua Formula 005

The Dua Brand

2.502 votes

Rank #65,592 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

GU2 古

Black Fades

—0 votes

Rank #70,649 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dua Formula 005 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Dua Formula 005
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
GU2 古
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Dua Formula 0051/1

GU2 古0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dua Formula 005

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dua Formula 005The Dua Brand

GU2 古Black Fades

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleySpicesCardamomVioletCassisAmberPineappleAgarwoodCedarWoodsy NotesSandalwoodBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Lily of the ValleyYlang YlangSandalwoodPatchouliBergamotCardamomAgarwoodSaffronJasmineVioletAmberMoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLily of the Valley, Cardamom, Violet and Amber. Durations are only published for Dua Formula 005, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day80

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#70,649

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDua Formula 005Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dua Formula 005 delivers a bright citrus spark backed by dense cedar and agarwood. The opening punches hard. Tart pineapple, sharp lemon, and bitter bergamot flare up immediately before a heavy blanket of cardamom and cinnamon takes over. You will notice a visible oil sheen on your wrists because this is a concentrate…

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GU2 古 leans into a warm spicy, woody profile with florals woven through the centre. Bergamot and cardamom suggest a brighter opening, then jasmine, ylang ylang, violet, and lily of the valley soften the heart before sandalwood, patchouli, amber, moss, and oud pull it into a more earthy, powdery dry-down. It looks bes…

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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.

Do Dua Formula 005 and GU2 古 smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lily of the Valley, Cardamom, Violet and Amber.

Is Dua Formula 005 or GU2 古 better for summer or winter?

Dua Formula 005 suits evening wear; GU2 古 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dua Formula 005 and GU2 古?

Dua Formula 005 features Lily of the Valley, Spices, Cardamom, Violet and Cassis. GU2 古 features Lily of the Valley, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Bergamot.