Fragrance comparison

The Grand Ball vs Viva La Juicy So Intense

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

The Grand Ball

The Dua Brand

3.205 votes

Rank #70,010 White FloralAmber

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63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Viva La Juicy So Intense

Juicy Couture

4.1782 votes

Rank #11,458 SweetWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viva La Juicy So Intense 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 So Intense
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Grand Ball1/4

Viva La Juicy So Intense3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Grand BallThe Dua Brand

Viva La Juicy So IntenseJuicy Couture

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 64%Had 21%Want 14%

4.17/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 26%Had 10%Want 64%

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

52%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityViva La Juicy So Intense

SillageViva La Juicy So Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value64

Category winnerThe Grand BallBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber83%

caramel65%

vanilla48%

sweet30%

sweet100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

caramel77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both white floral, caramel and sweet

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 BerriesMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneysuckleJasmineGardenia

Base

CaramelPralineVanillaSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle, Gardenia, Vanilla and Jasmine. 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–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall82

Winter88

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men14

Unisex7

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,010

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerViva La Juicy So IntenseHigher 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 So Intense centers on a rich, syrupy blend of wild berries and caramel. It aims for a deeper, more rounded profile than the original, making it a go-to for gourmand lovers who want a bolder presence. Designed for cool evening wear, it relies on praline and vanilla to create a lasting, sugary warmth on th…

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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 So Intense?

Viva La Juicy So Intense takes 3 of 4 categories. The Grand Ball is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Viva La Juicy So Intense is rated 4.17/5 from 82 votes. Choose The Grand Ball for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Viva La Juicy So Intense for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Grand Ball or Viva La Juicy So Intense?

Viva La Juicy So Intense lasts longest (Viva La Juicy So Intense 58/100, The Grand Ball 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Grand Ball or Viva La Juicy So Intense?

Viva La Juicy So Intense projects furthest (Viva La Juicy So Intense 67/100, The Grand Ball 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Grand Ball and Viva La Juicy So Intense smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, caramel and sweet accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Vanilla and Jasmine.

Is The Grand Ball or Viva La Juicy So Intense better for summer or winter?

Viva La Juicy So Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Grand Ball and Viva La Juicy So Intense?

The Grand Ball features Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Vanilla, Jasmine and Caramel. Viva La Juicy So Intense has top notes of Wild Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Caramel, Praline, Vanilla and Sandalwood.