Le Puy En Velay 4 vs Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla takes 4 of 5 categories.
Le Puy En Velay 4Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Drowning in Amberlicious VanillaChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Le Puy En Velay 40/5
Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
- Fragranxe ranking
- Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Le Puy En Velay 4The Dua BrandDrowning in Amberlicious VanillaThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
67%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDrowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDrowning in Amberlicious VanillaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
woody77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Rose de MaiSandalwoodBergamotLabdanumCardamomBay LeafVanillaBenzoinRoseMuskSageRum
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Black CurrantTurkish RoseWhite OrchidPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAmbergrisBergamotLabdanumCardamomCinnamon
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerDrowning in Amberlicious VanillaLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,858
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#57,834
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDrowning in Amberlicious VanillaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLe Puy En Velay 4 by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum centered on rich boozy spices, lush florals, and deep amber woods. It opens with an invigorating burst of bergamot accompanied by aromatic bay leaf, herbal sage, and a distinct splash of warm rum. The core unfolds into a balanced floral harmony of classic rose…
Reviews →Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla by The Dua Brand smells like stepping into a cozy lounge filled with spiced rum, sweet pipe tobacco, and warm vanilla. Right away, you get a sharp kick of fresh ginger and spicy cinnamon balanced by golden honey and dark rum. As it settles onto your skin, the fragrance turns into a cre…
Reviews →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, Le Puy En Velay 4 or Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla?
Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla takes 4 of 5 categories. Le Puy En Velay 4 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Le Puy En Velay 4 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Le Puy En Velay 4 or Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla?
Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla lasts longest (Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla 100/100, Le Puy En Velay 4 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Le Puy En Velay 4 or Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla?
Projection is very close: Le Puy En Velay 4 75/100, Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla 75/100 for sillage.
Do Le Puy En Velay 4 and Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Bergamot, Labdanum and Cardamom.
Is Le Puy En Velay 4 or Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla better for summer or winter?
Le Puy En Velay 4 suits evening wear; Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le Puy En Velay 4 and Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla?
Le Puy En Velay 4 features Rose de Mai, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Labdanum and Cardamom. Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, White Orchid, Pink Pepper and Sandalwood.
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