14 community ratings

A Spice Affair

2020UnisexClassic

7.5/ 10

Community score
14 ratings

The Dua Brand A Spice Affair is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance led by star anise, cardamom and masala chai; it has been discontinued.

Compare

Skunky's take: Sweet accords up front; to my nose, pure comfort.

How does it perform?

From 19 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

8.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

5.3 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Star anise Cardamom Indian oud

Masala chai

Kulfi

Carnation

Indian spices

Violet Vanilla Clove

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Oriental
Creamy

What does A Spice Affair smell like?

The notes read as a single whole rather than a top-heart-base progression. Star anise, cardamom, clove and Indian spices form a warm, spicy backbone. Kulfi and vanilla soften it with a creamy sweetness, while violet and Indian oud add an oriental depth.

Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, though the small number of votes means this is not yet firm. It suits those who like rich, sweet-spiced scents; Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa and Kayali Vanilla | 28 have a close profile.