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1 And Only Bleu Dua vs VE ± Velvet

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

Updated 69 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1 And Only Bleu Dua takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • 1 And Only Bleu Dua

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • VE ± Velvet

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1 And Only Bleu Dua3/5
VE ± Velvet2/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
1 And Only Bleu Dua
Sillage & projection
VE ± Velvet
Value for money
1 And Only Bleu Dua
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
1 And Only Bleu Dua
Fragranxe ranking
VE ± Velvet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1 And Only Bleu DuaThe Dua Brand
VE ± VelvetUERMI
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 69%Had 15%Want 15%
3.56/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 38%Had 20%Want 42%
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

17%Love
50%Like
5%Ok
28%Dislike
0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate64
Category winners

Longevity1 And Only Bleu Dua

SillageVE ± Velvet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price value31
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%
aromatic100%
woody90%
green80%
earthy70%
citrus60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

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

Notes
VetiverelemiCedarMintLemonPatchouliCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

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
Night92
Spring100
Summer50
Fall94
Winter31
Day100
Night35
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men75
Unisex25
Women0
Casual 31%Work 29%Date 26%Party 14%
Men43
Unisex57
Women0
Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#31,871

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched2014

Reviews2

Category winnerVE ± VelvetHigher 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 →

The first spray gives a sharp shock of sour lemon and brisk crushed mint. It wakes you up immediately. Within two minutes, the initial alcohol vapor clears to reveal sticky elemi resin, lending a warm pine sap sweetness that prevents the citrus from turning sour or medicinal. Then the vetiver emerges. It is earthy, ro…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1 And Only Bleu Dua or VE ± Velvet?

1 And Only Bleu Dua takes 3 of 5 categories. 1 And Only Bleu Dua is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; VE ± Velvet is rated 3.56/5 from 64 votes. Choose 1 And Only Bleu Dua for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose VE ± Velvet for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1 And Only Bleu Dua or VE ± Velvet?

1 And Only Bleu Dua lasts longest (1 And Only Bleu Dua 70/100, VE ± Velvet 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1 And Only Bleu Dua or VE ± Velvet?

Projection is very close: VE ± Velvet 57/100, 1 And Only Bleu Dua 56/100 for sillage.

Do 1 And Only Bleu Dua and VE ± Velvet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Cardamom, Cedar and Lemon.

Is 1 And Only Bleu Dua or VE ± Velvet better for summer or winter?

1 And Only Bleu Dua suits daytime wear; VE ± Velvet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1 And Only Bleu Dua and VE ± Velvet?

1 And Only Bleu Dua features Tobacco, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Incense and Mint. VE ± Velvet features Vetiver, elemi, Cedar, Mint and Lemon.

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