Fragrance comparison

BALR. 1 vs Blue Dreams No. 2

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

BALR. 1

BALR. · 2019

3.8228 votes

Rank #29,114 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Blue Dreams No. 2

M. Asam

2.001 votes

Rank #23,076 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Dreams No. 2 takes 1 of 1 categories.

BALR. 1
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Blue Dreams No. 2
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

BALR. 10/1

Blue Dreams No. 21/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Dreams No. 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BALR. 1BALR.

Blue Dreams No. 2M. Asam

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

64%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

fresh53%

woody100%

amber90%

citrus80%

fruity70%

white floral60%

powdery50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBergamotLemonBlack Currant

Heart

SandalwoodCitrusesCedarPatchouli

Base

MuskTonka Bean

Notes

White FlowersBlack CurrantAmberSandalwoodCedarCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Sandalwood, Citruses and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer18

Fall100

Winter73

Day90

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,114

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerBlue Dreams No. 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BALR. 1 opens with a bright splash of tart pineapple and sour lemon, delivering an immediate burst of fresh energy to the skin. The initial spray is crisp and fruity, featuring bergamot and black currant that prevent it from feeling heavy or cloying. As the citrus cools, a dry heart of cedarwood and earthy patchouli …

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Blue Dreams No. 2 by M. Asam is a woody, amber-forward composition that leans into a blend of black currant and cedar. It is a versatile choice for those who enjoy clean, grounded scents that transition easily from day to night. With a balance of citrus top notes and a sandalwood base, it offers a steady presence duri…

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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, BALR. 1 or Blue Dreams No. 2?

Blue Dreams No. 2 takes 1 of 1 categories. BALR. 1 is rated 3.82/5 from 28 votes; Blue Dreams No. 2 is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose BALR. 1 for a citrus and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Blue Dreams No. 2 for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do BALR. 1 and Blue Dreams No. 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Sandalwood, Citruses and Cedar.

Is BALR. 1 or Blue Dreams No. 2 better for summer or winter?

BALR. 1 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BALR. 1 and Blue Dreams No. 2?

BALR. 1 has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Sandalwood, Citruses, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean. Blue Dreams No. 2 features White Flowers, Black Currant, Amber, Sandalwood and Cedar.