Fragrance comparison

The Cut vs #Throwback1995

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 415 ratings analysed

The Cut

Penhaligon's

3.96414 votes

Rank #3,076 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

#Throwback1995

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #62,912 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

The Cut
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
#Throwback1995
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

The Cut2/4

#Throwback19952/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: #Throwback1995
Sillage & projection: The Cut
Value for money: #Throwback1995
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Cut

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The CutPenhaligon's

#Throwback1995The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 414 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

258 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity#Throwback1995

SillageThe Cut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winner#Throwback1995Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

soft spicy44%

green30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

herbal69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Clary SageCypressLavenderCedarwoodBasilMintFir

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Green AppleGrapefruitCarnationPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineCedarBasilSageMintFir

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Basil, Mint and Fir. 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

Summer66

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex37

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#62,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe CutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Cut opens with mint, basil and clary sage, giving it a crisp green fougere feel that reads polished rather than old-fashioned. Lavender and woods keep it smooth, clean and easy to wear. Most feedback points to a versatile, office-friendly scent with moderate projection. The main hesitation is value, because some w…

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#Throwback1995 by The Dua Brand is a Aromatic Green fragrance for men. #Throwback1995 was launched in 2021. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly.

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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, The Cut or #Throwback1995?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Cut is rated 3.96/5 from 414 votes; #Throwback1995 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose The Cut for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose #Throwback1995 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Cut or #Throwback1995?

#Throwback1995 lasts longest (#Throwback1995 80/100, The Cut 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Cut or #Throwback1995?

The Cut projects furthest (The Cut 59/100, #Throwback1995 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Cut and #Throwback1995 smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Mint and Fir.

Is The Cut or #Throwback1995 better for summer or winter?

#Throwback1995 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Cut and #Throwback1995?

The Cut features Clary Sage, Cypress, Lavender, Cedarwood and Basil. #Throwback1995 features Green Apple, Grapefruit, Carnation, Patchouli and Lavender.