Spiced Gourmand vs Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme takes 3 of 5 categories.
Spiced GourmandChoose it for a woody and nutty character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Spiced Gourmand0/5
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
- Fragranxe ranking
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Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Spiced GourmandThe Dua BrandDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 5%Want 32%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
29%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
21%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
50%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
nutty92%
sweet84%
balsamic77%
honey69%
amber61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
sweet84%
amber77%
fruity69%
caramel61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
HazelnutElemi resinIncenseAlmondCedarHoneyPistachioTonka BeanVanillaCaramelSandalwoodBeeswax
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Guaiac WoodCardamomIncenseToffeeBourbon VanillaPink PepperGreen AppleBrandyCaramelBlack CurrantSandalwoodBenzoin
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring13
Summer0
Fall100
Winter88
Day33
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day50
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#64,117
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,651
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSpiced Gourmand by The Dua Brand offers a dense, confectionary aroma balanced by resinous woods and smoke. Released in 2022 as an Extrait de Parfum, it opens with an immediate burst of edible richness centered on roasted hazelnut, pistachio, and sweet almond. Thick honey, caramel, and beeswax smooth over the crunchy n…
Reviews →Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme by The Dua Brand serves up a rich, dessert-style aroma centered around baked green apple, warm caramel, and smooth bourbon vanilla. Right from the first spray, you get a splash of crisp bergamot cut through with dark brandy and sweet butter toffee. As the fragrance warms up on y…
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, Spiced Gourmand or Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme?
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme takes 3 of 5 categories. Spiced Gourmand is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes; Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Spiced Gourmand for a woody and nutty character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Spiced Gourmand or Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme?
They last about the same: Spiced Gourmand 73/100, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Spiced Gourmand or Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme?
Projection is very close: Spiced Gourmand 67/100, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme 67/100 for sillage.
Do Spiced Gourmand and Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Vanilla, Caramel and Sandalwood.
Is Spiced Gourmand or Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme better for summer or winter?
Spiced Gourmand suits evening wear; Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Spiced Gourmand and Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme?
Spiced Gourmand features Hazelnut, Elemi resin, Incense, Almond and Cedar. Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme features Guaiac Wood, Cardamom, Incense, Toffee and Bourbon Vanilla.
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