Fragrance comparison

Gyan vs Dua Code of Cashmere

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 964 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gyan

Bvlgari

4.32955 votes

Rank #1,205 PatchouliWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Dua Code of Cashmere

The Dua Brand

4.119 votes

Rank #42,446 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gyan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gyan
Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dua Code of Cashmere
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gyan3/4

Dua Code of Cashmere1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gyan
Sillage & projection: Gyan
Value for money: Dua Code of Cashmere
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gyan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GyanBvlgari

Dua Code of CashmereThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 955 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 49%Had 20%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

22%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

761 votes

44%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGyan

SillageGyan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDua Code of CashmereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

white floral90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

balsamic60%

woody50%

white floral100%

powdery92%

leather84%

almond77%

smoky69%

patchouli61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliJasmine SambacIncense

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Orange BlossomJasmine SambacAlmond MilkHeliotropePatchouliLeatherIncenseSuedeIris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense. Durations are only published for Dua Code of Cashmere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex26

Women5

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 37%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,205

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#42,446

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGyanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gyan by Bvlgari is a polished patchouli, jasmine and incense fragrance with a formal, expensive feel. The patchouli reads smooth rather than dirty, with white floral brightness and a warm balsamic smoke underneath. It suits someone who wants a refined masculine floral woody scent with strong presence and long wear. S…

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Dua Code of Cashmere is a warm floral gourmand built around sweet almond milk, orange blossom, and supple suede. The scent opens with a rich floral pop of jasmine sambac and citrus blossoms before settling into creamy heliotrope and soft leather. It feels thick, cozy, and distinctly plush on cool skin. A faint trail o…

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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, Gyan or Dua Code of Cashmere?

Gyan takes 3 of 4 categories. Gyan is rated 4.32/5 from 955 votes; Dua Code of Cashmere is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Gyan for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dua Code of Cashmere for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gyan or Dua Code of Cashmere?

Gyan lasts longest (Gyan 77/100, Dua Code of Cashmere 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gyan or Dua Code of Cashmere?

Gyan projects furthest (Gyan 68/100, Dua Code of Cashmere 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gyan and Dua Code of Cashmere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and patchouli accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense.

Is Gyan or Dua Code of Cashmere better for summer or winter?

Dua Code of Cashmere suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gyan and Dua Code of Cashmere?

Gyan features Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense. Dua Code of Cashmere features Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Almond Milk, Heliotrope and Patchouli.