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Dua Mukhallat Series 005 vs Fondré Noir

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

Updated 5 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Dua Mukhallat Series 005

    Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Fondré Noir

    Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dua Mukhallat Series 0052/4
Fondré Noir2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dua Mukhallat Series 005
Sillage & projection
Dua Mukhallat Series 005
Value for money
Fondré Noir
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fondré Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dua Mukhallat Series 005The Dua Brand
Fondré NoirThe Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

75%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage100
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityDua Mukhallat Series 005

SillageDua Mukhallat Series 005

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value63
Category winnerFondré NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
floral92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
sweet100%
floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
amber69%
white floral61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomYlang-YlangGreen NotesSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropeOrris RootCarnationBergamotTarragonTuberose

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
Sicilian BergamotDyer’s GreenweedMarron glaceSandalwoodChampacaVanillaJasmineVioletOrchidCognacAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSandalwood and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Fondré Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#44,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFondré NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dua Mukhallat Series 005 by The Dua Brand is a fragrance for women and men. Dua Mukhallat Series 005 was launched in 2022. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to und…

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Fondré Noir by The Dua Brand is a dense woody chypre fragrance built around a boozy, floral core. It opens with an intoxicating splash of French cognac and sparkling Sicilian bergamot, backed by the subtle green bite of Dyer's greenweed. The fragrance quickly turns deeply floral as champaca takes center stage, support…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dua Mukhallat Series 005 or Fondré Noir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dua Mukhallat Series 005 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Fondré Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Dua Mukhallat Series 005 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Fondré Noir for a sweet and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dua Mukhallat Series 005 or Fondré Noir?

Dua Mukhallat Series 005 lasts longest (Dua Mukhallat Series 005 80/100, Fondré Noir 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dua Mukhallat Series 005 or Fondré Noir?

Dua Mukhallat Series 005 projects furthest (Dua Mukhallat Series 005 100/100, Fondré Noir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dua Mukhallat Series 005 and Fondré Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Sandalwood and Bergamot.

Is Dua Mukhallat Series 005 or Fondré Noir better for summer or winter?

Dua Mukhallat Series 005 suits day or night wear; Fondré Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dua Mukhallat Series 005 and Fondré Noir?

Dua Mukhallat Series 005 features Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Green Notes and Sandalwood. Fondré Noir features Sicilian Bergamot, Dyer’s Greenweed, Marron glace, Sandalwood and Champaca.

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