Fragrance comparison

Ineffable vs Dua Formula 010

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Ineffable

Ainash Parfums

3.504 votes

Rank #68,525 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Dua Formula 010

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #54,385 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dua Formula 010 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ineffable
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dua Formula 010
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ineffable0/4

Dua Formula 0103/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dua Formula 010
Sillage & projection: Dua Formula 010
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dua Formula 010

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IneffableAinash Parfums

Dua Formula 010The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 5%Want 76%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDua Formula 010

SillageDua Formula 010

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

musky61%

citrus100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

conifer48%

green30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantSour CherryStrawberryBlackberryRaspberryMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

JasmineViolet

Base

VanillaWoody NotesPatchouliCashmeranAmberMuskOakmoss

Notes

Mandarin OrangeLimeStrawberryBlack CurrantViolet LeavesPink PepperRose de MaiSandalwoodPatchouliRaspberryArtemisiaChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Strawberry, Raspberry and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Dua Formula 010, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,385

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDua Formula 010Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ineffable opens like a bright berry basket, sour cherry, black currant, strawberry and citrus, then softens into violet, jasmine and a musky vanilla-wood base. It reads fruity, sweet and lightly powdery rather than syrupy. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy feminine fruity florals with a polished finish. The…

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Dua Formula 010 by The Dua Brand hits skin with an explosive burst of tart lime, bright mandarin orange, and juicy ripe strawberry. A fizzy wash of aldehydes lifts the sweet orchard fruits into high gear before an aromatic swirl of chamomile and artemisia balances the rush. It smells vibrant, playful, and surprisingly…

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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, Ineffable or Dua Formula 010?

Dua Formula 010 takes 3 of 4 categories. Ineffable is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Dua Formula 010 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ineffable for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Dua Formula 010 for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ineffable or Dua Formula 010?

Dua Formula 010 lasts longest (Dua Formula 010 100/100, Ineffable 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ineffable or Dua Formula 010?

Dua Formula 010 projects furthest (Dua Formula 010 75/100, Ineffable 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ineffable and Dua Formula 010 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Strawberry, Raspberry and Mandarin Orange.

Is Ineffable or Dua Formula 010 better for summer or winter?

Ineffable suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ineffable and Dua Formula 010?

Ineffable has top notes of Black Currant, Sour Cherry, Strawberry and Blackberry, heart notes of Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Cashmeran. Dua Formula 010 features Mandarin Orange, Lime, Strawberry, Black Currant and Violet Leaves.