Fragrance comparison

Phoenix vs The Cupbearer

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Phoenix

Lunera

5.002 votes

Rank #46,225 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

The Cupbearer

The Dua Brand

4.758 votes

Rank #32,334 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Phoenix
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
The Cupbearer
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Phoenix2/4

The Cupbearer2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PhoenixLunera

The CupbearerThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

4.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 84%Had 7%Want 9%

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

2 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityPhoenix

SillagePhoenix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value86

Category winnerThe CupbearerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

warm spicy90%

herbal80%

animalic70%

sweet60%

tobacco50%

leather100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

citrus77%

violet69%

fruity61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both leather and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LeatherItalian Mandarin

Heart

SaffronViolet Leaves

Base

ImmortelleChinese Osmanthus

Notes

Chinese OsmanthusItalian MandarinImmortelleSaffronLeatherVioletSuede

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLeather, Italian Mandarin, Saffron and Immortelle. Durations are only published for The Cupbearer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,225

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerThe CupbearerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phoenix by Lunera is a complex unisex fragrance that balances sharp Italian mandarin with a base of rustic immortelle. This aromatic fougere opens with an assertive leather accord that feels both vintage and contemporary. Designed for those who appreciate bold, skin-anchored scents, it offers a sophisticated presence …

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The Cupbearer by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around bright citrus, suede, and warm spicy tones. The scent opens with a lively splash of Italian mandarin, offering an immediate sweet and zesty contrast to the richer base. Soon, a smooth suede leather accord emerges alongside dry saffron and powdery viol…

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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, Phoenix or The Cupbearer?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Phoenix is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; The Cupbearer is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Phoenix for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose The Cupbearer for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Phoenix or The Cupbearer?

Phoenix lasts longest (Phoenix 90/100, The Cupbearer 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Phoenix or The Cupbearer?

Phoenix projects furthest (Phoenix 88/100, The Cupbearer 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Phoenix and The Cupbearer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Leather, Italian Mandarin, Saffron and Immortelle.

Is Phoenix or The Cupbearer better for summer or winter?

Phoenix suits evening wear; The Cupbearer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Phoenix and The Cupbearer?

Phoenix has top notes of Leather and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Saffron and Violet Leaves, a base of Immortelle and Chinese Osmanthus. The Cupbearer features Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin, Immortelle, Saffron and Leather.