From Patiala vs Minneapolis 5.3
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
From PatialaChoose it for a aldehydic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.
Minneapolis 5.3Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
From Patiala2/4
Minneapolis 5.32/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Minneapolis 5.3
- Sillage & projection
- From Patiala
- Value for money
- From Patiala
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Minneapolis 5.3
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
From PatialaThe Dua BrandMinneapolis 5.3Berceuse ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 38%Want 13%
3.72/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 21%Had 8%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
26%Love
30%Like
13%Ok
22%Dislike
9%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMinneapolis 5.3
SillageFrom Patiala
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFrom PatialaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaldehydic100%
amber92%
mossy84%
musky77%
rose69%
white floral61%
powdery100%
white floral92%
fresh84%
aldehydic77%
musky69%
woody61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both aldehydic, white floral and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Orange BlossomAldehydesOakmossAmberRoseMusk
No top / heart / base split published
Top
AldehydesCitrusesClovesCinnamon
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomOrris RootYlang-YlangRose
Base
SuedeMuskPowdery NotesPatchouliSandalwoodOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Aldehydes, Oakmoss and Amber. Durations are only published for From Patiala, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring67
Summer56
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night63
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,847
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#22,515
PerfumerSpyros Drosopoulos
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerMinneapolis 5.3Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFrom Patiala by The Dua Brand presents an oriental floral profile built around crisp aldehydes, lush rose, and rich amber. The fragrance opens with a burst of bright aldehydes paired with sweet orange blossom, offering a fresh, soapy lift that feels classic yet vibrant. As the scent develops, velvety rose takes center…
Reviews →Minneapolis 5.3 is a retro-leaning unisex fragrance blending sharp aldehydes with soft suede and floral notes of lily of the valley. It feels like a vintage throwback tailored for those who appreciate iris and powdery textures. Best worn in cooler spring weather, this scent offers a distinctive and nostalgic mood that…
Reviews →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, From Patiala or Minneapolis 5.3?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. From Patiala is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Minneapolis 5.3 is rated 3.72/5 from 28 votes. Choose From Patiala for a aldehydic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Minneapolis 5.3 for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, From Patiala or Minneapolis 5.3?
Minneapolis 5.3 lasts longest (Minneapolis 5.3 76/100, From Patiala 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, From Patiala or Minneapolis 5.3?
From Patiala projects furthest (From Patiala 75/100, Minneapolis 5.3 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do From Patiala and Minneapolis 5.3 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic, white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Aldehydes, Oakmoss and Amber.
Is From Patiala or Minneapolis 5.3 better for summer or winter?
Minneapolis 5.3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in From Patiala and Minneapolis 5.3?
From Patiala features Orange Blossom, Aldehydes, Oakmoss, Amber and Rose. Minneapolis 5.3 has top notes of Aldehydes, Citruses, Cloves and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Suede, Musk, Powdery Notes and Patchouli.
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