Fragrance comparison

G Clef vs Dua Boy

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

G Clef

Sarah Baker Perfumes

3.4852 votes

Rank #16,143 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Dua Boy

The Dua Brand

1.254 votes

Rank #66,089 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

G Clef
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dua Boy
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.

G Clef2/4

Dua Boy2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: G Clef
Sillage & projection: Dua Boy
Value for money: Dua Boy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: G Clef

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

G ClefSarah Baker Perfumes

Dua BoyThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 54%

1.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

20%Like

24%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityG Clef

SillageDua Boy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDua BoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

lavender61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitBergamotCaloneLavenderCoumarinHedioneOakmossAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Orange BlossomSandalwoodHeliotropeGrapefruitWhite MuskLavenderGeraniumCoumarinVanillaOakmossLemonRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender, Coumarin and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Dua Boy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall35

Winter15

Day100

Night14

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 14%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,143

PerfumerSarah Baker

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#66,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerG ClefHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G Clef is a breezy citrus aromatic with grapefruit, lavender and a salty, ozonic edge that gives it a coastal feel. It opens bright and airy, then settles into green oakmoss, soft woods and a faint coumarin sweetness. It suits warm weather especially well and usually reads fresh, textured and quietly distinctive rathe…

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Dua Boy by The Dua Brand hits the skin with an aggressive burst of sharp lemon peel, pungent lavender, and bitter grapefruit. Give it ten minutes. The initial sting calms down into a clean, soapy heart driven by geranium and powdery heliotrope. It carries a heavy dose of retro grooming heritage. As the scent dries, co…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, G Clef or Dua Boy?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. G Clef is rated 3.48/5 from 52 votes; Dua Boy is rated 1.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose G Clef for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dua Boy for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, G Clef or Dua Boy?

G Clef lasts longest (G Clef 78/100, Dua Boy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, G Clef or Dua Boy?

Dua Boy projects furthest (Dua Boy 75/100, G Clef 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do G Clef and Dua Boy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Coumarin and Oakmoss.

Is G Clef or Dua Boy better for summer or winter?

G Clef suits daytime wear; Dua Boy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in G Clef and Dua Boy?

G Clef features Grapefruit, Bergamot, Calone, Lavender and Coumarin. Dua Boy features Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Grapefruit and White Musk.