Fragrance comparison

Near vs Dua Mukhallat Series 002

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

Near

Ajmal

3.7827 votes

Rank #38,917 White FloralHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Dua Mukhallat Series 002

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #40,246 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dua Mukhallat Series 002 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Near
Choose it for a white floral and honey character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Dua Mukhallat Series 002
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Near1/4

Dua Mukhallat Series 0023/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dua Mukhallat Series 002
Sillage & projection: Dua Mukhallat Series 002
Value for money: Dua Mukhallat Series 002
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Near

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NearAjmal

Dua Mukhallat Series 002The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 31%Had 31%Want 38%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

59%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDua Mukhallat Series 002

SillageDua Mukhallat Series 002

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDua Mukhallat Series 002Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

honey91%

tuberose83%

vanilla74%

sweet65%

animalic56%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HoneyTuberoseVanillaJasmineAmberMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomGreen NotesSandalwoodTonka BeanCarnationPatchouliBergamotTuberoseAgarwoodVanillaOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTuberose and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer10

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,246

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNearHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Near by Ajmal is a honeyed white-floral that leans heavily into tuberose, with jasmine adding a creamy, petal-like lift. The sweetness reads like warm honey and vanilla rather than bright fruit. As it dries down, amber and musk give it a more sensual, slightly animalic finish. If you enjoy rich, sweet florals with not…

Reviews →

Dua Mukhallat Series 002 by The Dua Brand is a fragrance for women and men. Dua Mukhallat Series 002 was launched in 2022. 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 und…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Near or Dua Mukhallat Series 002?

Dua Mukhallat Series 002 takes 3 of 4 categories. Near is rated 3.78/5 from 27 votes; Dua Mukhallat Series 002 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Near for a white floral and honey character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Dua Mukhallat Series 002 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Near or Dua Mukhallat Series 002?

Dua Mukhallat Series 002 lasts longest (Dua Mukhallat Series 002 80/100, Near 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Near or Dua Mukhallat Series 002?

Dua Mukhallat Series 002 projects furthest (Dua Mukhallat Series 002 75/100, Near 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Near and Dua Mukhallat Series 002 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Tuberose and Vanilla.

Is Near or Dua Mukhallat Series 002 better for summer or winter?

Near suits daytime wear; Dua Mukhallat Series 002 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Near and Dua Mukhallat Series 002?

Near features Honey, Tuberose, Vanilla, Jasmine and Amber. Dua Mukhallat Series 002 features Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Green Notes, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.