Royal Vanilla vs Dua Mukhallat Series 005
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Royal VanillaChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dua Mukhallat Series 005Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Royal Vanilla2/4
Dua Mukhallat Series 0052/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dua Mukhallat Series 005
- Sillage & projection
- Dua Mukhallat Series 005
- Value for money
- Royal Vanilla
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Royal Vanilla
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Royal VanillaManceraDua Mukhallat Series 005The Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 463 votes
Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%
4.00/ 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 hate40%Love
30%Like
14%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate
463 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%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 Mukhallat Series 005
SillageDua Mukhallat Series 005
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRoyal VanillaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
powdery92%
amber84%
patchouli77%
violet69%
sweet61%
powdery100%
floral92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both powdery, vanilla and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Rose WaterRoseRhubarb LeafCitruses
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletRose PetalsCaramelOrange Blossom
Base8-12 hrs
VanillaAmberPatchouli LeafWhite Musk
Notes
Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomYlang-YlangGreen NotesSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropeOrris RootCarnationBergamotTarragonTuberose
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom. Durations are only published for Royal Vanilla, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer27
Fall96
Winter100
Day91
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
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#4,454
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched—
Reviews77
Overall rank#57,063
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerRoyal VanillaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMancera Royal Vanilla opens with a crisp snap of rhubarb leaf and citrus before plunging into a dense bath of spun caramel, damask rose petals, and powdery violet. This is not a simple kitchen vanilla. The base brings forward dark patchouli leaf and golden amber, grounding the confection with serious woodsy backbone. …
Reviews →Dua Mukhallat Series 005 by The Dua Brand is a fragrance for women and men. Dua Mukhallat Series 005 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…
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, Royal Vanilla or Dua Mukhallat Series 005?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Royal Vanilla is rated 3.92/5 from 463 votes; Dua Mukhallat Series 005 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Royal Vanilla for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dua Mukhallat Series 005 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Royal Vanilla or Dua Mukhallat Series 005?
Dua Mukhallat Series 005 lasts longest (Dua Mukhallat Series 005 80/100, Royal Vanilla 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Royal Vanilla or Dua Mukhallat Series 005?
Dua Mukhallat Series 005 projects furthest (Dua Mukhallat Series 005 100/100, Royal Vanilla 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Royal Vanilla and Dua Mukhallat Series 005 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom.
Is Royal Vanilla or Dua Mukhallat Series 005 better for summer or winter?
Royal Vanilla suits evening wear; Dua Mukhallat Series 005 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Royal Vanilla and Dua Mukhallat Series 005?
Royal Vanilla has top notes of Rose Water, Rose, Rhubarb Leaf and Citruses, heart notes of Violet, Rose Petals, Caramel and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli Leaf and White Musk. Dua Mukhallat Series 005 features Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Green Notes and Sandalwood.
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