Fragrance comparison

1 And Only Bleu Dua vs Stranger Edition

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

4 wins

1 And Only Bleu Dua

The Dua Brand

4.005 votes

Rank #45,079 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Stranger Edition

Mark Des Vince

4.176 votes

Rank #38,744 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1 And Only Bleu Dua takes 4 of 5 categories.

1 And Only Bleu Dua
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Stranger Edition
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1 And Only Bleu Dua4/5

Stranger Edition1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1 And Only Bleu Dua
Sillage & projection: 1 And Only Bleu Dua
Value for money: 1 And Only Bleu Dua
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 1 And Only Bleu Dua
Fragranxe ranking: Stranger Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1 And Only Bleu DuaThe Dua Brand

Stranger EditionMark Des Vince

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 69%Had 15%Want 15%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 77%Had 0%Want 23%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity1 And Only Bleu Dua

Sillage1 And Only Bleu Dua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value65

Category winner1 And Only Bleu DuaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

tobacco69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TobaccoGrapefruitPink PepperIncenseMintSandalwoodCardamomGingerCedarAmberLemonOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegGingerLabdanum

Heart1 to 2 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodMintJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

CitrusesIncenseGrapefruitVetiverCedarPink Pepper

Category winner1 And Only Bleu DuaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,744

PerfumerFaizal C.P

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerStranger EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1 And Only Bleu Dua by The Dua Brand brings together two of modern perfumery's most popular masculine styles into a single, straightforward bottle. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit and fresh mint, giving you that crisp shower-gel brightness you expect from a classic blue fragrance. As the brisk …

Reviews →

Stranger Edition by Mark Des Vince offers a crisp, woody aromatic profile built for daily wear. It opens with an unusual kick of spicy nutmeg, warm ginger, and resinous labdanum. As the scent settles, a clean heart emerges through fresh mint, smooth sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and a touch of jasmine. The base anchor…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’EmotionsWINNER vs

Heritage ManNabeelRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Dunhill EditionAlfred DunhillRUNNER-UP vs

Boss SportHugo BossWINNER

1 person compared this today

Champaca HeadspaceHeadspaceWINNER vs

Sweet Amoris Сладкий ФлиртOsmoGenes PerfumesRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Ho Hang ClubBalenciagaWINNER vs

Jil Sander Man IIIJil SanderRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1 And Only Bleu Dua or Stranger Edition?

1 And Only Bleu Dua takes 4 of 5 categories. 1 And Only Bleu Dua is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Stranger Edition is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose 1 And Only Bleu Dua for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Stranger Edition for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1 And Only Bleu Dua or Stranger Edition?

1 And Only Bleu Dua lasts longest (1 And Only Bleu Dua 70/100, Stranger Edition 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1 And Only Bleu Dua or Stranger Edition?

1 And Only Bleu Dua projects furthest (1 And Only Bleu Dua 56/100, Stranger Edition 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1 And Only Bleu Dua and Stranger Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Incense and Mint.

Is 1 And Only Bleu Dua or Stranger Edition better for summer or winter?

1 And Only Bleu Dua suits day or night wear; Stranger Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1 And Only Bleu Dua and Stranger Edition?

1 And Only Bleu Dua features Tobacco, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Incense and Mint. Stranger Edition has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger and Labdanum, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Mint and Jasmine, a base of Citruses, Incense, Grapefruit and Vetiver.