Fragrance comparison

Duna vs Elegant

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

Duna

Água de Cheiro

4.4425 votes

Rank #35,791 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Elegant

Al-Jazeera Perfumes

4.5812 votes

Rank #40,055 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elegant takes 3 of 5 categories.

Duna
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elegant
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Duna2/5

Elegant3/5

Ratings & consensus: Elegant
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elegant
Sillage & projection: Elegant
Value for money: Duna
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Duna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DunaÁgua de Cheiro

ElegantAl-Jazeera Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 31%Had 38%Want 30%

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

Category winnerElegantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

67%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityElegant

SillageElegant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value56

Category winnerDunaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

patchouli65%

sweet48%

woody30%

woody100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Patchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangePeachPineapple

Heart

Orange BlossomRoseViolet

Base

PatchouliAmber XtremeCashmeranCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer42

Fall83

Winter58

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex0

Women92

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,055

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDunaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Duna by Água de Cheiro presents a classic floral profile dominated by bright mandarin orange and soft orange blossom. This composition relies on a straightforward patchouli base to ground the lighter citrus elements. It offers a clean, accessible fragrance experience suited for daily wear, particularly during warmer s…

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Elegant by Al-Jazeera Perfumes is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. Elegant was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Peach and Pineapple; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Rose and Violet; base notes are Patchouli, Amber Xtreme, Cashmeran and Cy…

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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, Duna or Elegant?

Elegant takes 3 of 5 categories. Duna is rated 4.44/5 from 25 votes; Elegant is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Duna for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elegant for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Duna or Elegant?

Elegant lasts longest (Elegant 78/100, Duna 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Duna or Elegant?

Elegant projects furthest (Elegant 66/100, Duna 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Duna and Elegant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Patchouli.

Is Duna or Elegant better for summer or winter?

Duna suits daytime wear; Elegant suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Duna and Elegant?

Duna has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli. Elegant has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Amber Xtreme, Cashmeran and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.