Fragrance comparison

The Grand Ball vs Aglaya Cvete

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

The Grand Ball

The Dua Brand

3.205 votes

Rank #70,010 White FloralAmber

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55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Aglaya Cvete

Evterpa

2.002 votes

Rank #76,029 White FloralLactonic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aglaya Cvete takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Grand Ball
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Aglaya Cvete
Choose it for a white floral and lactonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.

The Grand Ball1/4

Aglaya Cvete3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aglaya Cvete
Sillage & projection: Aglaya Cvete
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Aglaya Cvete
Fragranxe ranking: The Grand Ball

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Grand BallThe Dua Brand

Aglaya CveteEvterpa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 64%Had 21%Want 14%

2.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 29%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityAglaya Cvete

SillageAglaya Cvete

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber83%

caramel65%

vanilla48%

sweet30%

white floral100%

lactonic83%

woody65%

amber48%

animalic30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HoneysuckleGardeniaVanillaJasmineCaramelAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaNeroliViolet Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineHoneysucklePeonyPear

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanillaSweet NotesCaramel

Category winnerAglaya CveteLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,010

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Grand BallHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Grand Ball by The Dua Brand is a sweet white floral fragrance built around a pairing of heady blossoms and rich confection. It opens with the nectar-rich sweetness of honeysuckle before settling into a creamy heart of jasmine and gardenia. A heavy base of caramel, vanilla, and warm amber anchors the floral petals …

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Aglaya Cvete by Evterpa is a lush white floral fragrance sweetened by rich gourmand undertones. It opens with bright neroli, dewy violet leaf, and creamy gardenia before settling into a juicy heart of crisp pear, peony, and sweet honeysuckle. As the hours tick by, warm amber, smooth sandalwood, and buttery caramel eme…

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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, The Grand Ball or Aglaya Cvete?

Aglaya Cvete takes 3 of 4 categories. The Grand Ball is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Aglaya Cvete is rated 2.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose The Grand Ball for a white floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Aglaya Cvete for a white floral and lactonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Grand Ball or Aglaya Cvete?

Aglaya Cvete lasts longest (Aglaya Cvete 90/100, The Grand Ball 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Grand Ball or Aglaya Cvete?

Aglaya Cvete projects furthest (Aglaya Cvete 83/100, The Grand Ball 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Grand Ball and Aglaya Cvete smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Vanilla and Jasmine.

Is The Grand Ball or Aglaya Cvete better for summer or winter?

Aglaya Cvete suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Grand Ball and Aglaya Cvete?

The Grand Ball features Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Vanilla, Jasmine and Caramel. Aglaya Cvete has top notes of Gardenia, Neroli and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Peony and Pear, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Sweet Notes.