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Agarbathi vs Bleu Caribbean Dua

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

Updated 260 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agarbathi takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Agarbathi

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Bleu Caribbean Dua

    Choose it for a amber and rum character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Agarbathi2/4
Bleu Caribbean Dua1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Agarbathi
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Bleu Caribbean Dua
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Agarbathi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AgarbathiPenhaligon's
Bleu Caribbean DuaThe Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.97/ 5 · 257 votes
Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate

177 votes

67%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityAgarbathi

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value63
Category winnerBleu Caribbean DuaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
amber100%
rum90%
smoky80%
soft spicy70%
sweet60%
balsamic50%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Palo SantoPink PepperBergamot
Heart
IncenseOlibanumMilkJasmine Sambac
Base
SuedeSandalwoodBalsam FirVetiver
Notes
Pink PepperWhite RumIncenseSugar CaneGrapefruitSicilian LemonJasmine SambacBergamotLabdanumCoconutVetiverNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Incense and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Bleu Caribbean Dua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring37
Summer15
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men49
Unisex46
Women5
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,359

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#46,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAgarbathiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agarbathi is a dry, smoky incense fragrance built around palo santo, olibanum, sandalwood and suede. Wearers often describe it as woody, peppery, meditative and unusual, with a temple-like incense character rather than an easy fresh fougere. It suits people who like resinous woods, dry spice and quiet mystery. Sample…

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Bleu Caribbean Dua blends the sunny, beachside energy of coconut and white rum with the crisp, clean structure of a classic blue scent. Right away, you get a splash of tart lime, bright grapefruit, and sweet sugar cane that feels like sipping a tropical drink on a warm afternoon deck. As it settles, fresh ginger and c…

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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

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Agarbathi or Bleu Caribbean Dua?

Agarbathi takes 2 of 4 categories. Agarbathi is rated 3.97/5 from 257 votes; Bleu Caribbean Dua is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Agarbathi for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Bleu Caribbean Dua for a amber and rum character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agarbathi or Bleu Caribbean Dua?

They last about the same: Agarbathi 72/100, Bleu Caribbean Dua 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Agarbathi or Bleu Caribbean Dua?

Projection is very close: Agarbathi 63/100, Bleu Caribbean Dua 63/100 for sillage.

Do Agarbathi and Bleu Caribbean Dua smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Incense and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Agarbathi or Bleu Caribbean Dua better for summer or winter?

Bleu Caribbean Dua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agarbathi and Bleu Caribbean Dua?

Agarbathi has top notes of Palo Santo, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Olibanum, Milk and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Suede, Sandalwood, Balsam Fir and Vetiver. Bleu Caribbean Dua features Pink Pepper, White Rum, Incense, Sugar Cane and Grapefruit.

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