Fragrance comparison

Reins of the Steed vs Pichola

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 263 ratings analysed

Reins of the Steed

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #78,000 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Pichola

Neela Vermeire Creations

3.98262 votes

Rank #9,819 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pichola takes 3 of 4 categories.

Reins of the Steed
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity.
Pichola
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Reins of the Steed1/4

Pichola3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Reins of the Steed
Sillage & projection: Pichola
Value for money: Pichola
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pichola

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Reins of the SteedThe Dua Brand

PicholaNeela Vermeire Creations

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

3.98/ 5 · 262 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

35%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

262 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityReins of the Steed

SillagePichola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value41

Category winnerPicholaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

citrus90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

floral60%

tuberose50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cherry BlossomBlack CurrantYlang-YlangRed BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliBergamotTuberoseCardamomAgarwoodVanillaBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NeroliMagnoliaClementineCardamomCinnamonSaffronBergamotJuniper

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacYlang-YlangRose

Base

SandalwoodDriftwoodHaitian VetiverBenzoin

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Reins of the Steed, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer86

Fall52

Winter24

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men2

Unisex39

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#78,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,819

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerPicholaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reins of the Steed by The Dua Brand is an intricate Extrait de Parfum that merges crisp fruit, rich flowers, and deep forest woods. The scent introduces itself with a sharp flash of lime, bergamot, crisp apple, and tart black currant. As the initial brightness settles, a complex core of rose, jasmine, tuberose, and ch…

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Pichola by Neela Vermeire Creations opens with a bright flash of clementine, neroli, and bergamot before settling into a dense heart of tuberose and orange blossom. Cardamom, saffron, and cinnamon add a dry, warm spice that cuts through the natural creaminess of the white flowers. Sandalwood and Haitian vetiver in th…

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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, Reins of the Steed or Pichola?

Pichola takes 3 of 4 categories. Reins of the Steed is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Pichola is rated 3.98/5 from 262 votes. Choose Reins of the Steed for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity. Choose Pichola for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Reins of the Steed or Pichola?

Reins of the Steed lasts longest (Reins of the Steed 80/100, Pichola 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reins of the Steed or Pichola?

Pichola projects furthest (Pichola 57/100, Reins of the Steed 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reins of the Steed and Pichola smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is Reins of the Steed or Pichola better for summer or winter?

Pichola suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reins of the Steed and Pichola?

Reins of the Steed features Cherry Blossom, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Red Berries and Sandalwood. Pichola has top notes of Neroli, Magnolia, Clementine and Cardamom, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Driftwood, Haitian Vetiver and Benzoin.