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Pumpkin Spice & Pecan Waffles by The Dua Brand
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Pumpkin Spice & Pecan Waffles

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3.6411 votes · 5 reviewsUNISEX

A syrupy fall gourmand built around maple, pumpkin spice and nuts, with a woody base that keeps it from reading like a pure body mist. Reviews suggest it opens loud, sweet and spicy, then settles into a sticky waffle-and-syrup effect with nutty warmth. It looks best for cold weather and for anyone who enjoys strong dessert scents. Sample first if you dislike.

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40 VOTES
LONGEVITY
73
Long
6 votes
SILLAGE
67
Strong
6 votes
LOVE / HATE
66
Liked
11 votes
PRICE VALUE
73
Good value
6 votes
RR SCORE
53
Building evidence
11 votes
Ratings11
Reviews5
OVERALL63Well regarded40 votes
Open Performance Breakdown 1 TAKE

The available evidence suggests strong performance for this style. Reviews repeatedly mention projection and longevity, and one wearer reports 9+ hours, while the vote pattern leans long-lasting with strong sillage. It usually reads like a fragrance that wants to be noticed, especially in cooler air.

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This wears as a sweet, warm spicy gourmand with a woody backbone and a nutty accent. Maple and waffle-like syrup dominate the mood, while pumpkin spice gives it the seasonal character and walnut adds a toasted edge. The overall texture sounds rich, sticky and cosy rather than airy or refined.

Main Accords

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Sweet
Warm Spicy
Nutty
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The woody accord seems to act more like structure than the main story, keeping the scent grounded while the sweet and warm spicy facets lead. The nutty side likely gives the maple and waffle theme a fuller, toasted feel. In wear, the accords sound dense and direct, with more syrup and spice than freshness or contrast.

Community Data

156 TOTAL VOTES

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GENDER APPEAL

6votes

REVIEW SENTIMENT

40%positive
Positive2
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Negative1

When to Wear

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It looks easiest to wear in fall and winter. The vote picture leans most toward night.

Pros & Cons

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WHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT

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Strong projection for a gourmand

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Long wear in the available reviews

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Clear fall and holiday character

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Maple and spice theme is easy to recognise

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Good fit for fans of pumpkin dessert scents

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Unisex wear feels believable here

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Works well in cool weather

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Feels closer to perfume strength than body care

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Nutty sweetness adds comfort

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Useful pick if you want a bold seasonal scent

WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR

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May smell overly synthetic on some skin

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One review reports a buttery effect

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Can feel very linear

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Sweetness may be too heavy for some

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Not a strong choice for hot weather

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Subtle fragrance fans may find it loud

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Limited evidence of complex development

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Could read more like a themed gourmand than a versatile signature

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Blind buying looks risky if you dislike syrupy scents

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May not suit wearers who avoid foodie fragrances

Fragranxe Review

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“Pumpkin Spice & Pecan Waffles Review”

Pumpkin Spice & Pecan Waffles is the kind of scent that tells you exactly what it wants to be. This is a loud, dessert-style gourmand with maple sweetness, pumpkin spice, nutty warmth and a woody frame underneath. The overall effect leans cosy, dense and very autumnal, closer to warm breakfast comfort than polished fine-fragrance restraint.

On skin, the opening appears to be strong and immediate. Reviews point to a blast of sweetness and spice, with a syrupy, almost sticky quality that lands fast rather than unfolding slowly. One wearer described it as a spiced, nutty bread with sweetness right in your face, which fits the note list well. If you enjoy clear gourmand themes, that directness may be a plus.

The main character here seems to be the maple and waffle accord, supported by pumpkin and walnut. The sweetness does not sound airy or translucent. It reads heavier, richer and more edible. The woody accord in the background likely stops it from becoming flat sugar, but this still sounds like a fragrance built for people who want their scent to smell intentionally edible and seasonal.

That said, this is not a safe blind buy for everyone. The negative feedback is unusually specific, describing a synthetic movie-theater butter effect and a very linear wear from start to finish. That is useful because it points to the main risk with this style of fragrance. Gourmands built around syrup, nuts and bakery notes can be comforting on one person and overly buttery or artificial on another.

Performance is one of the stronger selling points in the available evidence. Several comments praise projection and longevity, and one wearer reports more than nine hours. The voting data also leans toward strong sillage and long-lasting wear. That makes sense for this profile, because thick sweet notes and spice tend to announce themselves more than fresh or sheer compositions.

The comparison that matters most is the Bath & Body Works Pumpkin Pecan Waffles inspiration. One review says this smells just like it, only stronger and more long-lasting, which gives shoppers a practical reference point. If you already love that scent profile and want it in a more forceful perfume format, this looks like a logical fit. If you find those candle-shop, syrup-heavy autumn scents too literal, it may feel like too much.

Overall, this looks best for cool weather, casual wear and people who actively want a festive gourmand rather than a subtle all-rounder. It may be especially satisfying for fans of bold pumpkin spice scents, but the buttery synthetic risk means sampling first is the smart move.

FRAGRANXE EDITORIAL

FAQs

What does Pumpkin Spice & Pecan Waffles smell like?+

It reads as a rich gourmand with maple syrup sweetness, pumpkin spice, nutty warmth and a woody base. Reviewers describe a sticky, syrupy effect with spiced bread and strong pumpkin spice.

Is Pumpkin Spice & Pecan Waffles very sweet?+

Yes. The evidence points to a clearly sweet scent, with maple and waffle-like syrupy notes at the centre. If you prefer dry woods or fresh scents, this may feel heavy.

Does it smell like Bath & Body Works Pumpkin Pecan Waffles?+

At least one reviewer says it smells just like Pumpkin Pecan Waffles from Bath & Body Works, only stronger and longer-lasting. That lines up with the brand inspiration given in the source data.

Is Pumpkin Spice & Pecan Waffles long-lasting?+

It usually appears to be. Multiple reviews praise the longevity, including one that mentions 9+ hours, and the available performance votes lean long-lasting.

How strong is the projection?+

The scent seems to project strongly for many wearers. Reviews mention strong projection, and the performance votes lean toward strong sillage rather than soft or intimate wear.

Is this a linear fragrance?+

It may come across that way for some people. One negative review calls it extremely linear, while positive reviews focus more on strength, sweetness and fall atmosphere than on noticeable development.

Does the pumpkin note stand out?+

For some wearers, yes. Positive reviews specifically mention strong pumpkin spice, but one negative review says they got no pumpkin at all. Skin chemistry and tolerance for sweet spice scents may affect how it reads.

When should you wear Pumpkin Spice & Pecan Waffles?+

It makes the most sense in fall and winter, especially for casual wear, cosy nights and cool-weather outings. The scent profile is dense and dessert-like rather than airy or summery.

Is Pumpkin Spice & Pecan Waffles unisex?+

Yes. It is marketed as a fragrance for women and men, and the limited gender-vote data also leans unisex overall.

Who might enjoy this fragrance most?+

It should suit people who enjoy bold gourmands, maple-heavy sweetness, pumpkin spice themes and strong performance. Fans of candle-like autumn scents may also find it appealing.

Rankings

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Overall#21,285
Top Rated#18,842
Most Reviewed#21,299
Best Longevity#55,789
Best Sillage#55,436
Price Value#56,416

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The clearest comparison is Bath & Body Works Pumpkin Pecan Waffles, because that is the stated inspiration and one reviewer says this smells very close, only stronger and longer-lasting. Beyond that, the evidence is too thin to make confident dupe claims, so it is better to treat this as a niche autumn gourmand rather than force broader perfume comparisons.

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