Fragrance comparison

Error 407 vs Usher VIP

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 229 ratings analysed

Error 407

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #61,761 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Usher VIP

Usher

3.69226 votes

Rank #13,078 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Usher VIP takes 3 of 5 categories.

Error 407
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Usher VIP
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Error 4071/5

Usher VIP3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Usher VIP
Sillage & projection: Usher VIP
Value for money: Error 407
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Usher VIP

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Error 407The Dua Brand

Usher VIPUsher

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

3.69/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 50%Had 31%Want 19%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

25%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

226 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityUsher VIP

SillageUsher VIP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value62

Category winnerError 407Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

leather84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

leather92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, citrus and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woodsy NotesSandalwoodGrapefruitBergamotVanillaSaffronOakmossJasmineLeatherVetiverVioletNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes

KumquatBergamotTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaffronViolet LeafNutmegLotus

Base3 to 4 hours

SuedeWoodsy NotesOakmossVetiver

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring54

Summer49

Fall100

Winter51

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,078

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerUsher VIPHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Error 407 by The Dua Brand pairs sweet sugar with smooth leather and dry woodsy notes, creating an inviting contrast that feels modern and approachable. The scent opens with a lively splash of bergamot and tart grapefruit, cushioned by green grass. As the bright citrus settles, warm nutmeg and delicate violet emerge a…

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Usher VIP by Usher is an easygoing woody spicy eau de toilette built around brisk citrus fruits and supple suede. It opens with an energetic burst of tart kumquat, sunny tangerine, and sharp bergamot that feels crisp and immediately uplifting. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals cool violet leaf, wate…

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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, Error 407 or Usher VIP?

Usher VIP takes 3 of 5 categories. Error 407 is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Usher VIP is rated 3.69/5 from 226 votes. Choose Error 407 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Usher VIP for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Error 407 or Usher VIP?

Usher VIP lasts longest (Usher VIP 63/100, Error 407 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Error 407 or Usher VIP?

Usher VIP projects furthest (Usher VIP 53/100, Error 407 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Error 407 and Usher VIP smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and leather accords. Common notes include Woodsy Notes, Bergamot, Saffron and Oakmoss.

Is Error 407 or Usher VIP better for summer or winter?

Error 407 suits day or night wear; Usher VIP suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Error 407 and Usher VIP?

Error 407 features Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Vanilla. Usher VIP has top notes of Kumquat, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Saffron, Violet Leaf, Nutmeg and Lotus, a base of Suede, Woodsy Notes, Oakmoss and Vetiver.