Fragrance comparison

Grapefruit Cognac vs Sugar Plum

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

Grapefruit Cognac

The Dua Brand

3.836 votes

Rank #44,279 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Sugar Plum

Demeter Fragrance

3.9562 votes

Rank #17,175 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Grapefruit Cognac
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sugar Plum
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Grapefruit Cognac2/4

Sugar Plum2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grapefruit Cognac
Sillage & projection: Grapefruit Cognac
Value for money: Sugar Plum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sugar Plum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Grapefruit CognacThe Dua Brand

Sugar PlumDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 52%

3.95/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

31%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGrapefruit Cognac

SillageGrapefruit Cognac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value73

Category winnerSugar PlumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

cacao77%

sweet65%

citrus53%

fresh spicy42%

fruity100%

sweet86%

honey72%

woody58%

nutty44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CognacCacaoGrapefruitDried FruitsCinnamonHazelnutHoneyNutmegCedarPearOak

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Dried FruitsHoneyHazelnutDried PlumAromatic Spices

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDried Fruits, Hazelnut and Honey. Durations are only published for Sugar Plum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring45

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Casual 45%Date 24%Work 20%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,279

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#17,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSugar PlumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grapefruit Cognac by The Dua Brand is a fragrance for women and men. Grapefruit Cognac was launched in 2021. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to understand on fir…

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Demeter Sugar Plum captures the nostalgic sweetness of candied holiday confections in an easy cologne spray. A bright splash of dried plum and glazed dark fruits greets you right away, supported by warm aromatic spices and runny honey. The scent feels cozy, nostalgic, and immediately approachable. It does not pretend …

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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, Grapefruit Cognac or Sugar Plum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Grapefruit Cognac is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Sugar Plum is rated 3.95/5 from 62 votes. Choose Grapefruit Cognac for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sugar Plum for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Grapefruit Cognac or Sugar Plum?

Grapefruit Cognac lasts longest (Grapefruit Cognac 67/100, Sugar Plum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grapefruit Cognac or Sugar Plum?

Grapefruit Cognac projects furthest (Grapefruit Cognac 75/100, Sugar Plum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grapefruit Cognac and Sugar Plum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Dried Fruits, Hazelnut and Honey.

Is Grapefruit Cognac or Sugar Plum better for summer or winter?

Grapefruit Cognac suits daytime wear; Sugar Plum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grapefruit Cognac and Sugar Plum?

Grapefruit Cognac features Cognac, Cacao, Grapefruit, Dried Fruits and Cinnamon. Sugar Plum features Dried Fruits, Honey, Hazelnut, Dried Plum and Aromatic Spices.