Fragrance comparison

Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition vs Gold Noir

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 169 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition

The Dua Brand

4.205 votes

Rank #41,575 WoodyAmber

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Gold Noir

Majouri

4.13164 votes

Rank #11,125 VanillaAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Gold Noir
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition3/5

Gold Noir2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition
Sillage & projection: Gold Noir
Value for money: Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition
Fragranxe ranking: Gold Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac EditionThe Dua Brand

Gold NoirMajouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 64%Had 9%Want 27%

4.13/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

45%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

164 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition

SillageGold Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

vanilla100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Haitian VetiverBulgarian RoseYlang-YlangPeru BalsamSandalwoodHeliotropeImmortelleOsmanthusBergamotLabdanumCinnamonVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonWhite WoodsHeliotrope

Heart3 to 4 hours

AmberPlumLeather

Base4 to 6 hours

VanillaTonka BeanPatchouli

Category winnerDua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac EditionLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring29

Summer8

Fall98

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men22

Unisex50

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#11,125

PerfumerCyrill Roland

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerGold NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition by The Dua Brand blends dark plum, boozy rum, and warm cinnamon over a rich base of sandalwood and vanilla. From the first spray, sweet fruit and spiced warmth hit the air before settling into soft heliotrope and golden amber balsams. It feels cozy, deep, and inviting without turnin…

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Gold Noir by Majouri is a warm oriental woody fragrance centered on sweet vanilla and rich amber. It opens with an immediate dusting of spicy cinnamon, supported by clean white woods and the soft, almond-like powder of heliotrope. As the opening settles, a juicy plum note emerges alongside deep amber and a noticeable …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition or Gold Noir?

Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Gold Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 164 votes. Choose Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Gold Noir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition or Gold Noir?

Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition lasts longest (Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition 80/100, Gold Noir 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition or Gold Noir?

Gold Noir projects furthest (Gold Noir 57/100, Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition and Gold Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Cinnamon and Vanilla.

Is Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition or Gold Noir better for summer or winter?

Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition suits day or night wear; Gold Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition and Gold Noir?

Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition features Haitian Vetiver, Bulgarian Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood. Gold Noir has top notes of Cinnamon, White Woods and Heliotrope, heart notes of Amber, Plum and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.