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Pull & Bear vs Dua Formula 005

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

Updated 39 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Pull & Bear

    Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Dua Formula 005

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pull & Bear2/4
Dua Formula 0052/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dua Formula 005
Sillage & projection
Dua Formula 005
Value for money
Pull & Bear
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pull & Bear

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Pull & BearAntonio Puig
Dua Formula 005The Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.32/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 24%Had 46%Want 30%
2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
51%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

37 votes

0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate38
Category winners

LongevityDua Formula 005

SillageDua Formula 005

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value89
¤ Price value63
Category winnerPull & BearBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fruity88%
sweet77%
fresh spicy65%
aromatic53%
tropical42%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
fresh84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeSage
Heart
PineappleSpicesCinnamon
Base
Woodsy NotesAmberMusk
Notes
Lily of the ValleySpicesCardamomVioletCassisAmberPineappleAgarwoodCedarWoodsy NotesSandalwoodBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pineapple, Spices and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Dua Formula 005, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer84
Fall42
Winter11
Day100
Night30
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,059

PerfumerCarlos Viñals, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#72,322

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPull & BearHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pull & Bear is a bright, easygoing aromatic spicy scent with a citrus first impression, a fruity touch of pineapple, and a clean woody musky base. It reads fresh, lightly sweet, and distinctly masculine in an older-school way. It suits warm weather, daytime wear, and shoppers who want something classic rather than des…

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Dua Formula 005 delivers a bright citrus spark backed by dense cedar and agarwood. The opening punches hard. Tart pineapple, sharp lemon, and bitter bergamot flare up immediately before a heavy blanket of cardamom and cinnamon takes over. You will notice a visible oil sheen on your wrists because this is a concentrate…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pull & Bear or Dua Formula 005?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pull & Bear is rated 4.32/5 from 37 votes; Dua Formula 005 is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Pull & Bear for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dua Formula 005 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pull & Bear or Dua Formula 005?

Dua Formula 005 lasts longest (Dua Formula 005 80/100, Pull & Bear 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pull & Bear or Dua Formula 005?

Dua Formula 005 projects furthest (Dua Formula 005 63/100, Pull & Bear 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pull & Bear and Dua Formula 005 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pineapple, Spices and Woodsy Notes.

Is Pull & Bear or Dua Formula 005 better for summer or winter?

Pull & Bear suits daytime wear; Dua Formula 005 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pull & Bear and Dua Formula 005?

Pull & Bear has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Sage, heart notes of Pineapple, Spices and Cinnamon, a base of Woodsy Notes, Amber and Musk. Dua Formula 005 features Lily of the Valley, Spices, Cardamom, Violet and Cassis.

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