Fragrance comparison

Mansa vs Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mansa

King's Palace Perfumery

5.005 votes

Rank #28,281 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #42,033 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mansa takes 3 of 3 categories.

Mansa
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Mansa3/3

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MansaKing's Palace Perfumery

Citron Curve Of Dua’s AcquaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 62%Had 0%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMansa

SillageMansa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

warm spicy65%

lavender48%

citrus30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderPalisander RosewoodLemonMahoganyEbonyOakmossCorianderSaffronSandalwoodMandarin OrangeCedarStar Anise

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonSandalwoodMignonetteWhite MuskPineapplePatchouliSea NotesCorianderAmbergrisBergamotLavender

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Coriander and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,281

PerfumerMarlen Harrison

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#42,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMansaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mansa is a fresh, spicy woody aromatic built around rosewood, citrus, lavender, leather and warm woods. Reviewers describe it as clean, aromatic and unusually distinctive, with lemon brightness, herbal spice, a touch of anise and clove, and a woody base that keeps it grounded. It reads clearly unisex and versatile, wi…

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Citron Curve Of Dua's Acqua by The Dua Brand brings together the crisp energy of three classic masculine scents into a single bottle. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lime, Sicilian lemon, and juicy pineapple, immediately delivering a bright splash reminiscent of clean barbershop grooming. As it settles, green sa…

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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, Mansa or Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua?

Mansa takes 3 of 3 categories. Mansa is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mansa for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mansa or Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua?

Mansa lasts longest (Mansa 90/100, Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mansa or Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua?

Mansa projects furthest (Mansa 69/100, Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mansa and Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Coriander and Sandalwood.

Is Mansa or Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua better for summer or winter?

Mansa suits day or night wear; Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mansa and Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua?

Mansa features Lavender, Palisander Rosewood, Lemon, Mahogany and Ebony. Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua features Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Sandalwood, Mignonette and White Musk.