Fragrance comparison

The Grand Ball vs Viva la Juicy Gold Couture

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 5,872 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

Viva la Juicy Gold Couture

Juicy Couture

4.085,867 votes

Rank #1,069 CaramelVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viva la Juicy Gold Couture takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Grand Ball
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Viva la Juicy Gold Couture
Choose it for a caramel and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

The Grand Ball1/4

Viva la Juicy Gold Couture3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Viva la Juicy Gold Couture
Sillage & projection: Viva la Juicy Gold Couture
Value for money: The Grand Ball
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Viva la Juicy Gold Couture

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Grand BallThe Dua Brand

Viva la Juicy Gold CoutureJuicy Couture

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 64%Had 21%Want 14%

4.08/ 5 · 5,867 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

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

49%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

5,406 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityViva la Juicy Gold Couture

SillageViva la Juicy Gold Couture

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value61

Category winnerThe Grand BallBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber83%

caramel65%

vanilla48%

sweet30%

caramel100%

vanilla90%

sweet80%

white floral70%

fruity60%

woody50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, caramel and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HoneysuckleGardeniaVanillaJasmineCaramelAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Wild BerriesGardeniaLily of the Valley

Heart

HoneysuckleJasmine SambacVanilla Orchid

Base

CaramelVanillaSandalwoodPraline

InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle, Gardenia, Vanilla and Caramel. Durations are only published for The Grand Ball, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,010

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,069

PerfumerHonorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews360

Category winnerViva la Juicy Gold CoutureHigher 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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Viva la Juicy Gold Couture by Juicy Couture is a decadent floral fruity gourmand launched in 2014. This fragrance features a rich heart of jasmine sambac and honeysuckle, supported by a warm base of caramel and vanilla. It is a playful, sweet choice for those who enjoy dessert-like scents for cool autumn evenings or c…

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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 Viva la Juicy Gold Couture?

Viva la Juicy Gold Couture takes 3 of 4 categories. The Grand Ball is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Viva la Juicy Gold Couture is rated 4.08/5 from 5,867 votes. Choose The Grand Ball for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Viva la Juicy Gold Couture for a caramel and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Grand Ball or Viva la Juicy Gold Couture?

Viva la Juicy Gold Couture lasts longest (Viva la Juicy Gold Couture 59/100, The Grand Ball 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Grand Ball or Viva la Juicy Gold Couture?

Viva la Juicy Gold Couture projects furthest (Viva la Juicy Gold Couture 53/100, The Grand Ball 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Grand Ball and Viva la Juicy Gold Couture smell similar?

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

What are the notes in The Grand Ball and Viva la Juicy Gold Couture?

The Grand Ball features Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Vanilla, Jasmine and Caramel. Viva la Juicy Gold Couture has top notes of Wild Berries, Gardenia and Lily of the Valley, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine Sambac and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Praline.