Fragrance comparison

Equilibrium 1.5 vs Where We Used To Live

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

Equilibrium 1.5

The Dua Brand

3.002 votes

Rank #65,150 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Where We Used To Live

Azman

3.5272 votes

Rank #13,501 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Where We Used To Live takes 3 of 4 categories.

Equilibrium 1.5
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money.
Where We Used To Live
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Equilibrium 1.51/4

Where We Used To Live3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Where We Used To Live
Sillage & projection: Where We Used To Live
Value for money: Equilibrium 1.5
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Where We Used To Live

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Equilibrium 1.5The Dua Brand

Where We Used To LiveAzman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.52/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

29%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

8%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityWhere We Used To Live

SillageWhere We Used To Live

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEquilibrium 1.5Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

amber84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

woody61%

white floral100%

floral92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberHoneysuckleSandalwoodOsmanthusMagnoliaVanillaFreesiaCassisCitronMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

HoneysuckleCassisMagnolia

Heart

OsmanthusOrange BlossomHeliotropeRoseJasmineSaffron

Base

VanillaMuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli

InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle, Osmanthus, Magnolia and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Equilibrium 1.5, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring94

Summer76

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night72

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#13,501

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerWhere We Used To LiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Equilibrium 1.5 by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around bright citrus, blooming florals, and a rich woody base. It opens with sharp citron, tart cassis, and wild berries that give the initial spray an energetic, fruity punch. Soon after, the scent shifts into a heart of honeysuckle, freesia, magnolia, an…

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Where We Used To Live by Azman is a unique, nostalgic blend that leans into the interplay of florals and resins. It opens with a bright, candied mix of magnolia and honeysuckle before softening into a powdery heart of heliotrope, osmanthus, and saffron. On skin, it settles into an almond-vanilla base, making it a dist…

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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, Equilibrium 1.5 or Where We Used To Live?

Where We Used To Live takes 3 of 4 categories. Equilibrium 1.5 is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Where We Used To Live is rated 3.52/5 from 72 votes. Choose Equilibrium 1.5 for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Choose Where We Used To Live for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Equilibrium 1.5 or Where We Used To Live?

Where We Used To Live lasts longest (Where We Used To Live 80/100, Equilibrium 1.5 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Equilibrium 1.5 or Where We Used To Live?

Where We Used To Live projects furthest (Where We Used To Live 66/100, Equilibrium 1.5 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Equilibrium 1.5 and Where We Used To Live smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle, Osmanthus, Magnolia and Vanilla.

Is Equilibrium 1.5 or Where We Used To Live better for summer or winter?

Where We Used To Live suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Equilibrium 1.5 and Where We Used To Live?

Equilibrium 1.5 features Amber, Honeysuckle, Sandalwood, Osmanthus and Magnolia. Where We Used To Live has top notes of Honeysuckle, Cassis and Magnolia, heart notes of Osmanthus, Orange Blossom, Heliotrope and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Vetiver.