Fragrance comparison

Dua’s Anniversary vs Robin – Pure Essence

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Dua’s Anniversary

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #71,575 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Robin – Pure Essence

Bruno Acampora

3.577 votes

Rank #60,395 SweetMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Robin – Pure Essence takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dua’s Anniversary
Choose it for a sweet and woody character.
Robin – Pure Essence
Choose it for a sweet and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Dua’s Anniversary0/4

Robin – Pure Essence3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Robin – Pure Essence
Sillage & projection: Robin – Pure Essence
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Robin – Pure Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dua’s AnniversaryThe Dua Brand

Robin – Pure EssenceBruno Acampora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

57%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRobin – Pure Essence

SillageRobin – Pure Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

caramel69%

coconut61%

sweet100%

musky92%

coconut84%

tuberose77%

anis69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet and coconut

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Green NotesRed BerriesPatchouliVanillaCoconutCaramelTobaccoAlmondCedarMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

TuberoseCoconutAniseAldehydesCherryMuskIrisIncenseAlmondYlang-YlangVanillaCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Coconut, Almond and Cedar. Durations are only published for Dua’s Anniversary, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 40%Party 33%Casual 19%Work 9%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,395

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRobin – Pure EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dua's Anniversary by The Dua Brand is a concentrated oriental vanilla extrait that opens with a tart burst of ripe red berries and crushed almond. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals an unexpected touch of crisp green notes intertwined with milky coconut flesh, cedar wood, and earthy patchouli. In the…

Reviews →

Robin Pure Essence by Bruno Acampora is a bold oriental floral fragrance built around a pairing of tuberose and incense. Miguel Matos created this perfume to capture the energy of late night dancing without regrets. Clean aldehydes pop in the opening before settling into a warm base of sweet vanilla and creamy coconut…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dua’s Anniversary or Robin – Pure Essence?

Robin – Pure Essence takes 3 of 4 categories. Dua’s Anniversary is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Robin – Pure Essence is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Dua’s Anniversary for a sweet and woody character. Choose Robin – Pure Essence for a sweet and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dua’s Anniversary or Robin – Pure Essence?

Robin – Pure Essence lasts longest (Robin – Pure Essence 73/100, Dua’s Anniversary 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dua’s Anniversary or Robin – Pure Essence?

Robin – Pure Essence projects furthest (Robin – Pure Essence 69/100, Dua’s Anniversary 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dua’s Anniversary and Robin – Pure Essence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and coconut accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Coconut, Almond and Cedar.

Is Dua’s Anniversary or Robin – Pure Essence better for summer or winter?

Dua’s Anniversary suits evening wear; Robin – Pure Essence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dua’s Anniversary and Robin – Pure Essence?

Dua’s Anniversary features Green Notes, Red Berries, Patchouli, Vanilla and Coconut. Robin – Pure Essence features Tuberose, Coconut, Anise, Aldehydes and Cherry.