Fragrance comparison

Usher VIP vs Error 407

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 229 ratings analysed

3 wins

Usher VIP

Usher

3.69226 votes

Rank #13,078 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Error 407

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #61,761 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Usher VIP takes 3 of 5 categories.

Usher VIP
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Error 407
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Usher VIP3/5

Error 4071/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Usher VIP
Sillage & projection: Usher VIP
Value for money: Error 407
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Usher VIP

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Usher VIPUsher

Error 407The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 50%Had 31%Want 19%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

226 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityUsher VIP

SillageUsher VIP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value63

Category winnerError 407Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

leather92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

leather84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, citrus and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

KumquatBergamotTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaffronViolet LeafNutmegLotus

Base3 to 4 hours

SuedeWoodsy NotesOakmossVetiver

Notes

Woodsy NotesSandalwoodGrapefruitBergamotVanillaSaffronOakmossJasmineLeatherVetiverVioletNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer49

Fall100

Winter51

Day69

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,078

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#61,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUsher VIPHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Usher VIP by Usher is an easygoing woody spicy eau de toilette built around brisk citrus fruits and supple suede. It opens with an energetic burst of tart kumquat, sunny tangerine, and sharp bergamot that feels crisp and immediately uplifting. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals cool violet leaf, wate…

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Error 407 by The Dua Brand pairs sweet sugar with smooth leather and dry woodsy notes, creating an inviting contrast that feels modern and approachable. The scent opens with a lively splash of bergamot and tart grapefruit, cushioned by green grass. As the bright citrus settles, warm nutmeg and delicate violet emerge a…

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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, Usher VIP or Error 407?

Usher VIP takes 3 of 5 categories. Usher VIP is rated 3.69/5 from 226 votes; Error 407 is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Usher VIP for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Error 407 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Usher VIP or Error 407?

Usher VIP lasts longest (Usher VIP 63/100, Error 407 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Usher VIP or Error 407?

Usher VIP projects furthest (Usher VIP 53/100, Error 407 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Usher VIP and Error 407 smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and leather accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Nutmeg and Woodsy Notes.

Is Usher VIP or Error 407 better for summer or winter?

Usher VIP suits evening wear; Error 407 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Usher VIP and Error 407?

Usher VIP has top notes of Kumquat, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Saffron, Violet Leaf, Nutmeg and Lotus, a base of Suede, Woodsy Notes, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Error 407 features Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Vanilla.