Fragrance comparison

BALR. 2 vs Stamino Blue

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

BALR. 2

BALR. · 2019

3.5512 votes

Rank #61,751 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Stamino Blue

Prime Collection

2.605 votes

Rank #72,092 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stamino Blue takes 2 of 3 categories.

BALR. 2
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Stamino Blue
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

BALR. 21/3

Stamino Blue2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Stamino Blue
Sillage & projection: Stamino Blue
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: BALR. 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BALR. 2BALR.

Stamino BluePrime Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 59%Had 22%Want 20%

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 16%Had 26%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

36%Like

27%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

20%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

80%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityStamino Blue

SillageStamino Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

floral69%

soft spicy61%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

amber53%

powdery42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitNutmegPink PepperOrange

Heart

JasmineGingerVetiverCedarCoumarinDried Fruits

Base

Tonka BeanLabdanumSandalwoodOlibanum

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonGrapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

VetiverNutmeg

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarSandalwoodOlibanum

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Nutmeg, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Stamino Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Spring50

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,751

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBALR. 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BALR. 2 starts with a sharp, bright citrus splash. Bitter grapefruit and sweet orange immediately dominate the air, backed by the dry, culinary heat of freshly grated nutmeg. As the initial freshness settles on the skin, ginger and cedar wood form a dry, solid structure that prevents the scent from sliding into sweetn…

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Stamino Blue by Prime Collection opens with a sharp burst of fresh citrus, led by bright lemon and bitter grapefruit. As the brisk opening settles, a heart of earthy vetiver and warm nutmeg introduces an aromatic, fresh spicy core that feels tailored for daily wear. The dry-down leans into a dry woody base of cedar an…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, BALR. 2 or Stamino Blue?

Stamino Blue takes 2 of 3 categories. BALR. 2 is rated 3.55/5 from 12 votes; Stamino Blue is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose BALR. 2 for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Stamino Blue for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, BALR. 2 or Stamino Blue?

Stamino Blue lasts longest (Stamino Blue 71/100, BALR. 2 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BALR. 2 or Stamino Blue?

Stamino Blue projects furthest (Stamino Blue 56/100, BALR. 2 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BALR. 2 and Stamino Blue smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is BALR. 2 or Stamino Blue better for summer or winter?

BALR. 2 suits daytime wear; Stamino Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BALR. 2 and Stamino Blue?

BALR. 2 has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Vetiver and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Olibanum. Stamino Blue has top notes of Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Vetiver and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Olibanum.