Fragrance comparison

Gold Noir vs Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 169 ratings analysed

Gold Noir

Majouri

4.13164 votes

Rank #11,125 VanillaAmber

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39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition

The Dua Brand

4.205 votes

Rank #41,575 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gold Noir
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Gold Noir2/5

Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition
Sillage & projection: Gold Noir
Value for money: Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition
Fragranxe ranking: Gold Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold NoirMajouri

Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac EditionThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 64%Had 9%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

164 votes

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition

SillageGold Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

woody69%

powdery61%

woody100%

amber92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonWhite WoodsHeliotrope

Heart3 to 4 hours

AmberPlumLeather

Base4 to 6 hours

VanillaTonka BeanPatchouli

Notes

Haitian VetiverBulgarian RoseYlang-YlangPeru BalsamSandalwoodHeliotropeImmortelleOsmanthusBergamotLabdanumCinnamonVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac EditionLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer8

Fall98

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex50

Women28

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,125

PerfumerCyrill Roland

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#41,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGold NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold Noir by Majouri is a warm oriental woody fragrance centered on sweet vanilla and rich amber. It opens with an immediate dusting of spicy cinnamon, supported by clean white woods and the soft, almond-like powder of heliotrope. As the opening settles, a juicy plum note emerges alongside deep amber and a noticeable …

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Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition by The Dua Brand blends dark plum, boozy rum, and warm cinnamon over a rich base of sandalwood and vanilla. From the first spray, sweet fruit and spiced warmth hit the air before settling into soft heliotrope and golden amber balsams. It feels cozy, deep, and inviting without turnin…

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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, Gold Noir or Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition?

Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. Gold Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 164 votes; Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Gold Noir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Noir or Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition?

Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition lasts longest (Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition 80/100, Gold Noir 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Noir or Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition?

Gold Noir projects furthest (Gold Noir 57/100, Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Noir and Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Heliotrope and Vanilla.

Is Gold Noir or Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition better for summer or winter?

Gold Noir suits evening wear; Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Noir and Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition?

Gold Noir has top notes of Cinnamon, White Woods and Heliotrope, heart notes of Amber, Plum and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Dua Formula 006 Aphrodisiac Edition features Haitian Vetiver, Bulgarian Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood.