Fragrance comparison

Wild Vetiver vs Coal of Dua

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Wild Vetiver

Rituals

3.502 votes

Rank #56,939 LeatherPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Coal of Dua

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #62,363 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coal of Dua takes 3 of 4 categories.

Wild Vetiver
Choose it for a leather and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Coal of Dua
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Wild Vetiver1/4

Coal of Dua3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Coal of Dua
Sillage & projection: Coal of Dua
Value for money: Coal of Dua
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Wild Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wild VetiverRituals

Coal of DuaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 6%Want 28%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCoal of Dua

SillageCoal of Dua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCoal of DuaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

patchouli83%

animalic65%

smoky48%

balsamic30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Grapefruit blossomGinger

Heart

Sichuan PepperHaitian Vetiver

Base

LeatherPatchouli

Notes

Sichuan PepperSandalwoodEbony WoodPatchouliAmberwoodBergamotGalbanumJasmineLeatherGingerSpicesCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGinger, Sichuan Pepper, Leather and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Coal of Dua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day24

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Party 30%Work 19%Casual 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#62,363

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWild VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wild Vetiver by Rituals pairs the sharp, bracing quality of Haitian vetiver with a potent spicy leather backbone. Launched in 2021, this unisex woody spicy scent balances ginger and grapefruit blossom with a deep, earthy base. It works best for crisp autumn days when you want a grounded, professional aroma that projec…

Reviews →

Coal of Dua delivers an unapologetic blast of cold mineral smoke and sharp spice. Do not overspray this. The Sichuan pepper hits immediately, prickling your nose alongside bitter bergamot and a sharp flash of fresh ginger. Give it five minutes to settle on your skin. As the initial blast recedes, an intensely dark hea…

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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, Wild Vetiver or Coal of Dua?

Coal of Dua takes 3 of 4 categories. Wild Vetiver is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Coal of Dua is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Wild Vetiver for a leather and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Coal of Dua for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Wild Vetiver or Coal of Dua?

Coal of Dua lasts longest (Coal of Dua 100/100, Wild Vetiver 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wild Vetiver or Coal of Dua?

Coal of Dua projects furthest (Coal of Dua 75/100, Wild Vetiver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wild Vetiver and Coal of Dua smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather accords. Common notes include Ginger, Sichuan Pepper, Leather and Patchouli.

Is Wild Vetiver or Coal of Dua better for summer or winter?

Wild Vetiver suits day or night wear; Coal of Dua suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wild Vetiver and Coal of Dua?

Wild Vetiver has top notes of Grapefruit blossom and Ginger, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper and Haitian Vetiver, a base of Leather and Patchouli. Coal of Dua features Sichuan Pepper, Sandalwood, Ebony Wood, Patchouli and Amberwood.