Fragrance comparison

Blast From the Past vs Crown Spiced Limes

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blast From the Past

The Dua Brand

4.336 votes

Rank #34,170 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Crown Spiced Limes

The Crown Perfumery Co.

4.4117 votes

Rank #28,406 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blast From the Past takes 3 of 4 categories.

Blast From the Past
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Crown Spiced Limes
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blast From the Past3/4

Crown Spiced Limes1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blast From the Past
Sillage & projection: Blast From the Past
Value for money: Blast From the Past
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Crown Spiced Limes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blast From the PastThe Dua Brand

Crown Spiced LimesThe Crown Perfumery Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 44%

4.41/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

65%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBlast From the Past

SillageBlast From the Past

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlast From the PastBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

leather69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

mossy65%

earthy56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

French labdanumCastoreumOakmossJasmineMyrrhRoseAmalfi LemonClary SagePatchouliCorianderBergamotThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LimeLemon

Heart

Clary SageBasilCoriander

Base

OakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Clary Sage and Coriander. Durations are only published for Blast From the Past, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall83

Winter83

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Date 29%Party 20%Work 16%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,170

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#28,406

PerfumerWilliam Thomson

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCrown Spiced LimesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blast From the Past by The Dua Brand revives the brooding powerhouse style of 1980s masculine perfumery. It bursts open with an assertive blast of Amalfi lemon, zesty lime, and bergamot. That sharp citrus flash lasts about twenty minutes before giving way to a rugged aromatic heart of clary sage, basil, and herbal thy…

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Crown Spiced Limes delivers a bracing, traditional citrus opening that settles into an aromatic heart of clary sage and basil. Built on a classic mossy base, this composition offers a crisp, gentlemanly profile perfect for hot summer days. It provides an energetic alternative to modern synthetic citrus scents, focusin…

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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, Blast From the Past or Crown Spiced Limes?

Blast From the Past takes 3 of 4 categories. Blast From the Past is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Crown Spiced Limes is rated 4.41/5 from 17 votes. Choose Blast From the Past for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Crown Spiced Limes for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blast From the Past or Crown Spiced Limes?

Blast From the Past lasts longest (Blast From the Past 77/100, Crown Spiced Limes 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blast From the Past or Crown Spiced Limes?

Blast From the Past projects furthest (Blast From the Past 67/100, Crown Spiced Limes 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blast From the Past and Crown Spiced Limes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and mossy accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Clary Sage and Coriander.

Is Blast From the Past or Crown Spiced Limes better for summer or winter?

Blast From the Past suits evening wear; Crown Spiced Limes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blast From the Past and Crown Spiced Limes?

Blast From the Past features French labdanum, Castoreum, Oakmoss, Jasmine and Myrrh. Crown Spiced Limes has top notes of Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Clary Sage, Basil and Coriander, a base of Oakmoss and Vetiver.