Fragrance comparison

Spiced Gourmand vs Isabel

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

4 wins

Spiced Gourmand

The Dua Brand

3.7114 votes

Rank #64,117 WoodyNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Isabel

Ori Russo

3.1937 votes

Rank #20,442 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spiced Gourmand takes 4 of 5 categories.

Spiced Gourmand
Choose it for a woody and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Isabel
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Spiced Gourmand4/5

Isabel1/5

Ratings & consensus: Spiced Gourmand
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Spiced Gourmand
Sillage & projection: Spiced Gourmand
Value for money: Spiced Gourmand
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Isabel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Spiced GourmandThe Dua Brand

IsabelOri Russo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 5%Want 32%

3.19/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 16%Had 4%Want 79%

Category winnerSpiced GourmandRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

21%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

30%Love

16%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

19%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevitySpiced Gourmand

SillageSpiced Gourmand

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value38

Category winnerSpiced GourmandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

nutty92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

honey69%

amber61%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

almond61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HazelnutElemi resinIncenseAlmondCedarHoneyPistachioTonka BeanVanillaCaramelSandalwoodBeeswax

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PistachioFigHoneyRaspberryMandarin Orange

Heart

MagnoliaNight blooming CereusMadagascar VanillaWhite ChocolateIce cream

Base

AlmondCaramelCondensed Milk

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Honey, Pistachio and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Spiced Gourmand, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer0

Fall100

Winter88

Day33

Night100

Spring64

Summer36

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night94

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men10

Unisex35

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,117

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,442

PerfumerNina Lamaison

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIsabelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spiced 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…

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Ori Russo Isabel starts with a bright burst of pistachio and sweet fig before melting into a warm, creamy baseline. It is a modern unisex gourmand designed for cool weather and cozy casual wear, offering a rich profile without feeling sticky.

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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, Spiced Gourmand or Isabel?

Spiced Gourmand takes 4 of 5 categories. Spiced Gourmand is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes; Isabel is rated 3.19/5 from 37 votes. Choose Spiced Gourmand for a woody and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Isabel for a sweet and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Spiced Gourmand or Isabel?

Spiced Gourmand lasts longest (Spiced Gourmand 73/100, Isabel 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spiced Gourmand or Isabel?

Spiced Gourmand projects furthest (Spiced Gourmand 67/100, Isabel 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spiced Gourmand and Isabel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Almond, Honey, Pistachio and Vanilla.

Is Spiced Gourmand or Isabel better for summer or winter?

Spiced Gourmand suits evening wear; Isabel suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spiced Gourmand and Isabel?

Spiced Gourmand features Hazelnut, Elemi resin, Incense, Almond and Cedar. Isabel has top notes of Pistachio, Fig, Honey and Raspberry, heart notes of Magnolia, Night blooming Cereus, Madagascar Vanilla and White Chocolate, a base of Almond, Caramel and Condensed Milk.