Douleur
BogueEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Douleur vs. Transilvania
Is Douleur better than Transilvania?
Transilvania rates higher with the community, while Douleur wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Mood overlap
sweet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Douleur and Transilvania?
| Douleur | Transilvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Antonio Gardoni | Miguel Matos |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Douleur and Transilvania smell?
Douleur
Sweet
Aquatic
Marine
Aromatic
Metallic
Green
Ozonic
Rose
Transilvania
Sweet
Cherry
Musky
Balsamic
Animalic
Amber
Honey
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Douleur and Transilvania share?
Top
AldehydesMetallic NotesSeaweed
Black CherryRose OxideAngelica
Heart
MelonCotton CandyRoseBenzoinMint
HoneyImmortelleTuberoseJasmine
Base
VanillaOakmossSandalwoodCedarwoodCivet
—Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Douleur or Transilvania?
| Douleur | Transilvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Douleur and Transilvania?
Douleur isn't the usual aquatic with a gentle floral drydown. The metal could divide opinion. The rose and marine notes create a tension that refuses to settle into comfortable territory.Douleur
The civet is not subtle. It announces itself and never really apologizes. Some people find that confrontational. Others find it the whole point. The animalic note cuts through the sweetness like a.Transilvania
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