Pathos vs DUA B683
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
DUA B683 takes 3 of 4 categories.
PathosChoose it for a violet and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DUA B683Choose it for a warm spicy and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
Pathos1/4
DUA B6833/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- DUA B683
- Sillage & projection
- DUA B683
- Value for money
- Pathos
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- DUA B683
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PathosBougeDUA B683The Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
0%Love
0%Like
100%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
Category winners
LongevityDUA B683
SillageDUA B683
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPathosBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothviolet100%
floral92%
leather84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
violet92%
amber84%
powdery77%
patchouli69%
woody61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both violet, powdery and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Italian MandarinSaffronPepperNutmeg
Heart
VioletOsmanthusLabdanumMusk
Base
SuedePatchouliOakmossSandalwood
Notes
SaffronVioletAmberPatchouliBlack PepperNutmegSandalwoodLabdanumAmbroxanOakmossMusk
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Violet and Labdanum. Durations are only published for DUA B683, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
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#73,651
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#72,452
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDUA B683Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPathos by Bouge pairs tart Italian mandarin and dry saffron in its first spray, cutting through a dark backdrop of pepper and nutmeg. As the top notes settle, sweet apricot tones from osmanthus blend with earthy violet leaf and warm labdanum. The base turns quiet and textured, grounding soft suede, cedar-like sandalwo…
Reviews →DUA B683 by The Dua Brand delivers a dense, dry rush of black pepper, warm saffron, and grated nutmeg right out of the nozzle. The initial blast carries a punchy solvent lift before settling into crushed violet leaf and resinous amber. You will immediately notice a rich, leather-like warmth that feels both earthy and …
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, Pathos or DUA B683?
DUA B683 takes 3 of 4 categories. Pathos is rated 2.50/5 from 4 votes; DUA B683 is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pathos for a violet and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose DUA B683 for a warm spicy and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Pathos or DUA B683?
DUA B683 lasts longest (DUA B683 100/100, Pathos 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pathos or DUA B683?
DUA B683 projects furthest (DUA B683 100/100, Pathos 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pathos and DUA B683 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Violet and Labdanum.
Is Pathos or DUA B683 better for summer or winter?
Pathos suits daytime wear; DUA B683 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pathos and DUA B683?
Pathos has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Saffron, Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet, Osmanthus, Labdanum and Musk, a base of Suede, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. DUA B683 features Saffron, Violet, Amber, Patchouli and Black Pepper.
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