Fragrance comparison

Error 412 vs Samba Star Man

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Error 412

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #46,768 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Samba Star Man

Perfumer's Workshop

4.2711 votes

Rank #35,420 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Samba Star Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Error 412
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Samba Star Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Error 4120/4

Samba Star Man3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Samba Star Man
Value for money: Samba Star Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Samba Star Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Error 412The Dua Brand

Samba Star ManPerfumer's Workshop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 35%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSamba Star Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSamba Star ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

musky65%

woody56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeWhite MuskBergamotGeraniumVetiverMint

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VanillaNutmegAmberLavenderMandarin OrangeMuskMintVetiverCedarBergamotGeraniumSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Error 412, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSamba Star ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Error 412 by The Dua Brand delivers an immediate blast of crisp bergamot and sweet mandarin orange. This bright citrus start quickly meets a refreshing wave of cool mint and sharp green geranium, giving the blend an energetic, aromatic core. As the lively opening settles, earthy vetiver and soft white musk anchor the …

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Samba Star Man opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cool mint, giving immediate lift to an otherwise heavy spice profile. As the initial flash clears, cinnamon and nutmeg emerge alongside green geranium. Vanilla and musk soften the dry-down, wrapping cedarwood and vetiver in a gentle sweetness. It wears as a casua…

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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 412 or Samba Star Man?

Samba Star Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Error 412 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Samba Star Man is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes. Choose Error 412 for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Samba Star Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Error 412 or Samba Star Man?

They last about the same: Error 412 60/100, Samba Star Man 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Error 412 or Samba Star Man?

Samba Star Man projects furthest (Samba Star Man 63/100, Error 412 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Error 412 and Samba Star Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Error 412 or Samba Star Man better for summer or winter?

Error 412 suits daytime wear; Samba Star Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Error 412 and Samba Star Man?

Error 412 features Mandarin Orange, White Musk, Bergamot, Geranium and Vetiver. Samba Star Man features Vanilla, Nutmeg, Amber, Lavender and Mandarin Orange.