Fragrance comparison

Aoud Intense Bleu vs D7 Aoud

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aoud Intense Bleu

The Dua Brand

5.005 votes

Rank #30,367 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

D7 Aoud

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #50,955 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud Intense Bleu takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aoud Intense Bleu
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
D7 Aoud
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Aoud Intense Bleu3/5

D7 Aoud2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aoud Intense Bleu
Sillage & projection: D7 Aoud
Value for money: D7 Aoud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Aoud Intense Bleu
Fragranxe ranking: Aoud Intense Bleu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aoud Intense BleuThe Dua Brand

D7 AoudThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

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

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAoud Intense Bleu

SillageD7 Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerD7 AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy83%

balsamic65%

sweet48%

citrus30%

amber100%

citrus92%

oud84%

patchouli77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeLabdanumCardamomOpoponaxOlibanumAgarwoodBenzoinStyraxAmberMyrrh

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Mandarin OrangeFrench labdanumPatchouliAgarwoodMyrrh

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerAoud Intense BleuLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Date 37%Party 29%Casual 21%Work 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 40%Party 23%Casual 20%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#50,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAoud Intense BleuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud Intense Bleu by The Dua Brand combines bright citrus freshness with heavy dark resins. The first spray delivers a quick kick of tart mandarin orange and aromatic green cardamom, cutting through the immediate heaviness. Soon after, the scent shifts into deep balsamic territory, anchored by smoky myrrh, dry olibanu…

Reviews →

The Dua Brand D7 Aoud delivers an unapologetic burst of candied mandarin orange over dense, resinous woods. The opening hits fast with a tart citrus brightness and a faint solvent flash. That sharpness fades within five minutes. Dark agarwood and earthy patchouli take over the midsection, wrapping the skin in a warm, …

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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, Aoud Intense Bleu or D7 Aoud?

Aoud Intense Bleu takes 3 of 5 categories. Aoud Intense Bleu is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; D7 Aoud is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Aoud Intense Bleu for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose D7 Aoud for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud Intense Bleu or D7 Aoud?

Aoud Intense Bleu lasts longest (Aoud Intense Bleu 84/100, D7 Aoud 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud Intense Bleu or D7 Aoud?

D7 Aoud projects furthest (D7 Aoud 63/100, Aoud Intense Bleu 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud Intense Bleu and D7 Aoud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Labdanum, Agarwood and Myrrh.

Is Aoud Intense Bleu or D7 Aoud better for summer or winter?

Aoud Intense Bleu suits evening wear; D7 Aoud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud Intense Bleu and D7 Aoud?

Aoud Intense Bleu features Mandarin Orange, Labdanum, Cardamom, Opoponax and Olibanum. D7 Aoud features Mandarin Orange, French labdanum, Patchouli, Agarwood and Myrrh.