Fragrance comparison

Красная Гвоздика - Red Carnation vs Dua Mukhallat Series 002

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Красная Гвоздика - Red Carnation

Red Carnation – Красная гвоздика

5.001 votes

Rank #48,400 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Dua Mukhallat Series 002

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #40,635 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Красная Гвоздика - Red Carnation
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dua Mukhallat Series 002
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Красная Гвоздика - Red Carnation1/4

Dua Mukhallat Series 0021/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Красная Гвоздика - Red Carnation
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dua Mukhallat Series 002

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Красная Гвоздика - Red CarnationRed Carnation – Красная гвоздика

Dua Mukhallat Series 002The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 50%Want 25%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value63

Category winnerКрасная Гвоздика - Red CarnationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CarnationJasmineIrisOrange BlossomYlang YlangCorianderBitter OrangeMuskOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomGreen NotesSandalwoodTonka BeanCarnationPatchouliBergamotTuberoseAgarwoodVanillaOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Orange Blossom and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

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#48,400

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDua Mukhallat Series 002Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Carnation is an old-school floral chypre built around carnation, white florals, citrus and oakmoss. It opens bright and aromatic, then settles into a powdery, mossy floral with a musky finish. It reads classic rather than modern, with a firm vintage character. If you enjoy sharp florals, iris powder and mossy str…

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…

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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, Красная Гвоздика - Red Carnation or Dua Mukhallat Series 002?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Красная Гвоздика - Red Carnation is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Dua Mukhallat Series 002 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Красная Гвоздика - Red Carnation for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Dua Mukhallat Series 002 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Красная Гвоздика - Red Carnation or Dua Mukhallat Series 002?

They last about the same: Красная Гвоздика - Red Carnation 80/100, Dua Mukhallat Series 002 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Красная Гвоздика - Red Carnation or Dua Mukhallat Series 002?

Projection is very close: Красная Гвоздика - Red Carnation 75/100, Dua Mukhallat Series 002 75/100 for sillage.

Do Красная Гвоздика - Red Carnation and Dua Mukhallat Series 002 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Carnation, Orange Blossom and Oakmoss.

Is Красная Гвоздика - Red Carnation or Dua Mukhallat Series 002 better for summer or winter?

Красная Гвоздика - Red Carnation suits day or night wear; Dua Mukhallat Series 002 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Красная Гвоздика - Red Carnation and Dua Mukhallat Series 002?

Красная Гвоздика - Red Carnation features Carnation, Jasmine, Iris, Orange Blossom and Ylang Ylang. Dua Mukhallat Series 002 features Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Green Notes, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.