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Dua’s Masculinity vs Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

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

Updated 968 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Dua’s Masculinity

    Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Dua’s Masculinity2/4
Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dua’s Masculinity
Sillage & projection
Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Value for money
Dua’s Masculinity
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dua’s MasculinityThe Dua Brand
Mandarino di Amalfi AcquaTom Ford
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%
4.16/ 5 · 967 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

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

1 vote · too few to score

43%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

967 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate50
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityDua’s Masculinity

SillageMandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value29
Category winnerDua’s MasculinityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
green91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
white floral65%
citrus56%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
green48%
white floral30%
Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Orange BlossomClary SageTeak WoodBergamotFig LeafJasmineVetiverCarawayCedarBasilMuskMint

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMintBergamotTarragonBlack Currant
Heart
Orange BlossomLemon Leaf OilBasilClary SageWildflowersThymeJasmineShiso
Base
MuskVetiverCivetLabdanumAmber
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Dua’s Masculinity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night32
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 41%Casual 35%Date 15%Party 9%
Men26
Unisex59
Women15
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dua’s Masculinity by The Dua Brand is a sharp, vintage-inspired aromatic blend built around clean Mediterranean greenery. It hits hard right away. A bold surge of bergamot, herbal clary sage, and green fig leaf cuts through the initial alcohol lift within seconds. You smell immediate freshness. As the dense oil settle…

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Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua opens with a sharp splash of cold mandarin orange and bitter grapefruit. Shiso leaf and wild mint add a cooling herbal bite that cuts through the summer heat. As the scent settles on skin, orange blossom and clary sage bring a soft, clean soapiness that feels like fresh linen. Vetive…

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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’s Masculinity or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dua’s Masculinity is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua is rated 4.16/5 from 967 votes. Choose Dua’s Masculinity for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dua’s Masculinity or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Dua’s Masculinity lasts longest (Dua’s Masculinity 60/100, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dua’s Masculinity or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua projects furthest (Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 53/100, Dua’s Masculinity 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dua’s Masculinity and Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Dua’s Masculinity or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua better for summer or winter?

Dua’s Masculinity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dua’s Masculinity and Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Dua’s Masculinity features Orange Blossom, Clary Sage, Teak Wood, Bergamot and Fig Leaf. Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lemon Leaf Oil, Basil and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Civet and Labdanum.

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