Dua Formula 005 vs Pull & Bear
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Dua Formula 005Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pull & BearChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dua Formula 0052/4
Pull & Bear2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dua Formula 005
- Sillage & projection
- Dua Formula 005
- Value for money
- Pull & Bear
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pull & Bear
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dua Formula 005The Dua BrandPull & BearAntonio PuigWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.32/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 24%Had 46%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
51%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
37 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDua Formula 005
SillageDua Formula 005
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPull & BearBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
fresh84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
citrus100%
fruity88%
sweet77%
fresh spicy65%
aromatic53%
tropical42%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Lily of the ValleySpicesCardamomVioletCassisAmberPineappleAgarwoodCedarWoodsy NotesSandalwoodBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeSage
Heart
PineappleSpicesCinnamon
Base
Woodsy NotesAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesSpices, Amber, Pineapple and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Dua Formula 005, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer84
Fall42
Winter11
Day100
Night30
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#72,322
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#27,059
PerfumerCarlos Viñals, Rosendo Mateu
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerPull & BearHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDua 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…
Reviews →Pull & Bear is a bright, easygoing aromatic spicy scent with a citrus first impression, a fruity touch of pineapple, and a clean woody musky base. It reads fresh, lightly sweet, and distinctly masculine in an older-school way. It suits warm weather, daytime wear, and shoppers who want something classic rather than des…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Dua Formula 005 or Pull & Bear?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dua Formula 005 is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Pull & Bear is rated 4.32/5 from 37 votes. Choose Dua Formula 005 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pull & Bear for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dua Formula 005 or Pull & Bear?
Dua Formula 005 lasts longest (Dua Formula 005 80/100, Pull & Bear 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dua Formula 005 or Pull & Bear?
Dua Formula 005 projects furthest (Dua Formula 005 63/100, Pull & Bear 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dua Formula 005 and Pull & Bear smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Spices, Amber, Pineapple and Woodsy Notes.
Is Dua Formula 005 or Pull & Bear better for summer or winter?
Dua Formula 005 suits daytime wear; Pull & Bear suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dua Formula 005 and Pull & Bear?
Dua Formula 005 features Lily of the Valley, Spices, Cardamom, Violet and Cassis. Pull & Bear has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Sage, heart notes of Pineapple, Spices and Cinnamon, a base of Woodsy Notes, Amber and Musk.
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