Fragrance comparison

From The Ashes vs Academy of Pleasure

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

4 wins

From The Ashes

The Dua Brand

4.754 votes

Rank #34,139 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Academy of Pleasure

Alkemia Perfumes

3.6526 votes

Rank #39,821 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

From The Ashes takes 4 of 4 categories.

From The Ashes
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Academy of Pleasure
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

From The Ashes4/4

Academy of Pleasure0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

From The AshesThe Dua Brand

Academy of PleasureAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

3.65/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 36%Had 4%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

27%Love

31%Like

23%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityFrom The Ashes

SillageFrom The Ashes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerFrom The AshesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

musky77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mexican chocolateCanadian balsamWoodsy NotesTonka BeanBlackberryLeatherCognacAmberSuedeMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

BergamotLinenCedarAmberSuedeCardamomTobaccoCognacCoffee

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCognac, Amber and Suede. Durations are only published for From The Ashes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer43

Fall57

Winter29

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#39,821

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerFrom The AshesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

From The Ashes by The Dua Brand is a dense leather fragrance built around dark fruits, boozy warmth, and resinous woods. The scent opens with a distinct splash of boozy cognac alongside tart blackberry and soft suede leather. As it settles, rich Mexican chocolate brings a bittersweet depth that balances against Canadi…

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Academy of Pleasure by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, From The Ashes or Academy of Pleasure?

From The Ashes takes 4 of 4 categories. From The Ashes is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Academy of Pleasure is rated 3.65/5 from 26 votes. Choose From The Ashes for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Academy of Pleasure for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, From The Ashes or Academy of Pleasure?

From The Ashes lasts longest (From The Ashes 100/100, Academy of Pleasure 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, From The Ashes or Academy of Pleasure?

From The Ashes projects furthest (From The Ashes 75/100, Academy of Pleasure 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do From The Ashes and Academy of Pleasure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cognac, Amber and Suede.

Is From The Ashes or Academy of Pleasure better for summer or winter?

From The Ashes suits evening wear; Academy of Pleasure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in From The Ashes and Academy of Pleasure?

From The Ashes features Mexican chocolate, Canadian balsam, Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean and Blackberry. Academy of Pleasure features Bergamot, Linen, Cedar, Amber and Suede.