Fragrance comparison

From The Ashes vs Phoenix

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

3 wins

From The Ashes

The Dua Brand

4.754 votes

Rank #34,139 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

94%scent match

Very similar

Phoenix

Keith Urban

3.9354 votes

Rank #30,797 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

From The Ashes takes 3 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.
Phoenix
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

From The Ashes3/4

Phoenix1/4

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: Phoenix

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

From The AshesThe Dua Brand

PhoenixKeith Urban

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

3.93/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 55%

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

37%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityFrom The Ashes

SillageFrom The Ashes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFrom The AshesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

musky77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

leather100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

musky69%

fruity61%

Scent match94%Very similar · both woody, leather and amber

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

Top

BlackberrySuedeCognac

Heart

Mexican chocolateCanadian balsamMusk

Base

LeatherWoodsy NotesTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesMexican chocolate, Canadian balsam, Woodsy Notes and Tonka Bean. 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

Spring38

Summer5

Fall100

Winter100

Day74

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men82

Unisex9

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#30,797

PerfumerLoc Dong

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPhoenixHigher 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…

Reviews →

Phoenix by Keith Urban introduces a surprising twist to the celebrity scent category by skipping the usual clean citrus route in favor of a warm, boozy leather composition. The opening bursts with a bittersweet blackberry note that quickly merges into warm cognac and soft suede, creating an inviting aura. As it develo…

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 Phoenix?

From The Ashes takes 3 of 4 categories. From The Ashes is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Phoenix is rated 3.93/5 from 54 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 Phoenix for a leather and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, From The Ashes or Phoenix?

From The Ashes lasts longest (From The Ashes 100/100, Phoenix 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, From The Ashes or Phoenix?

From The Ashes projects furthest (From The Ashes 75/100, Phoenix 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do From The Ashes and Phoenix smell similar?

Very similar: a 94% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and amber accords. Common notes include Mexican chocolate, Canadian balsam, Woodsy Notes and Tonka Bean.

Is From The Ashes or Phoenix better for summer or winter?

From The Ashes suits evening wear; Phoenix suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in From The Ashes and Phoenix?

From The Ashes features Mexican chocolate, Canadian balsam, Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean and Blackberry. Phoenix has top notes of Blackberry, Suede and Cognac, heart notes of Mexican chocolate, Canadian balsam and Musk, a base of Leather, Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean and Amber.