Fragrance comparison

Dua Formula 010 vs Midnight Dare

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dua Formula 010

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #50,012 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Midnight Dare

Victoria's Secret

4.1555 votes

Rank #14,643 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dua Formula 010 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dua Formula 010
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Midnight Dare
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Dua Formula 0103/4

Midnight Dare1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dua Formula 010
Sillage & projection: Dua Formula 010
Value for money: Dua Formula 010
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Midnight Dare

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dua Formula 010The Dua Brand

Midnight DareVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

4.15/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 34%Had 44%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

38%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDua Formula 010

SillageDua Formula 010

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value71

Category winnerDua Formula 010Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

conifer48%

green30%

fruity100%

woody88%

sweet77%

powdery65%

warm spicy53%

green42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeLimeStrawberryBlack CurrantViolet LeavesPink PepperRose de MaiSandalwoodPatchouliRaspberryArtemisiaChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

RaspberrySandalwoodAloe VeraChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Raspberry and Chamomile. Durations are only published for Dua Formula 010, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Spring73

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 34%Party 31%Date 27%Work 8%

Men10

Unisex0

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,643

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerMidnight DareHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dua Formula 010 by The Dua Brand hits skin with an explosive burst of tart lime, bright mandarin orange, and juicy ripe strawberry. A fizzy wash of aldehydes lifts the sweet orchard fruits into high gear before an aromatic swirl of chamomile and artemisia balances the rush. It smells vibrant, playful, and surprisingly…

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Midnight Dare is a fruity floral blend featuring prominent notes of raspberry and sandalwood. It presents a sweet, dessert-like profile that leans into a creamy texture. Often worn for casual outings or evening wear throughout the year, this scent offers a youthful and approachable vibe for those who enjoy gourmand-le…

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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 Formula 010 or Midnight Dare?

Dua Formula 010 takes 3 of 4 categories. Dua Formula 010 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Midnight Dare is rated 4.15/5 from 55 votes. Choose Dua Formula 010 for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Midnight Dare for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dua Formula 010 or Midnight Dare?

Dua Formula 010 lasts longest (Dua Formula 010 100/100, Midnight Dare 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dua Formula 010 or Midnight Dare?

Dua Formula 010 projects furthest (Dua Formula 010 75/100, Midnight Dare 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dua Formula 010 and Midnight Dare smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and green accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Raspberry and Chamomile.

Is Dua Formula 010 or Midnight Dare better for summer or winter?

Dua Formula 010 suits daytime wear; Midnight Dare suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dua Formula 010 and Midnight Dare?

Dua Formula 010 features Mandarin Orange, Lime, Strawberry, Black Currant and Violet Leaves. Midnight Dare features Raspberry, Sandalwood, Aloe Vera and Chamomile.