Fragrance comparison

Al Qasr Gold vs Colors de Benetton Man Blue

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 340 ratings analysed

2 wins

Al Qasr Gold

Gulf Orchid

5.001 votes

Rank #39,986 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Colors de Benetton Man Blue

Benetton

3.82339 votes

Rank #12,332 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Qasr Gold takes 2 of 3 categories.

Al Qasr Gold
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Colors de Benetton Man Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Al Qasr Gold2/3

Colors de Benetton Man Blue1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Qasr Gold
Sillage & projection: Al Qasr Gold
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Colors de Benetton Man Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al Qasr GoldGulf Orchid

Colors de Benetton Man BlueBenetton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.82/ 5 · 339 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

19%Love

53%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

321 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAl Qasr Gold

SillageAl Qasr Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

aquatic69%

ozonic61%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

ozonic80%

woody70%

fresh60%

aquatic50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

ApplePink PepperLemonPineappleCardamomKumquat

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomMelonLavenderApricotJuniper

Base8-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanAmbergrisAmberwoodVanillaVetiverCaramel

Top

TequilaLemon

Heart

Melon

Base

JuniperMuskHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Melon, Juniper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Al Qasr Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 31%Casual 27%Party 23%Work 19%

Men86

Unisex10

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,986

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerColors de Benetton Man BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gulf Orchid launches Al Qasr Gold with an energetic splash of crisp apple, tart kumquat, and zesty lemon. A quick crackle of pink pepper gives the opening a prickly, modern bite. Do not judge it immediately. The initial alcohol flash takes two minutes to clear. Once settled, the fragrance reveals a juicy melon and soo…

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Colors de Benetton Man Blue is a crisp, aromatic aquatic fragrance that opens with a distinct tequila and lemon kick. It settles into a clean, melon-forward heart supported by juniper and vetiver. Ideal for casual, everyday wear during the spring and summer months, this scent offers an energizing, youthful profile for…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Qasr Gold or Colors de Benetton Man Blue?

Al Qasr Gold takes 2 of 3 categories. Al Qasr Gold is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Colors de Benetton Man Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 339 votes. Choose Al Qasr Gold for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Colors de Benetton Man Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Al Qasr Gold or Colors de Benetton Man Blue?

Al Qasr Gold lasts longest (Al Qasr Gold 80/100, Colors de Benetton Man Blue 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Qasr Gold or Colors de Benetton Man Blue?

Al Qasr Gold projects furthest (Al Qasr Gold 75/100, Colors de Benetton Man Blue 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Qasr Gold and Colors de Benetton Man Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and ozonic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Melon, Juniper and Vetiver.

Is Al Qasr Gold or Colors de Benetton Man Blue better for summer or winter?

Al Qasr Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Qasr Gold and Colors de Benetton Man Blue?

Al Qasr Gold has top notes of Apple, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Melon, Lavender and Apricot, a base of Tonka Bean, Ambergris, Amberwood and Vanilla. Colors de Benetton Man Blue has top notes of Tequila and Lemon, heart notes of Melon, a base of Juniper, Musk and Haitian Vetiver.