Fragrance comparison

Blast From the Past vs Eau de Lancaster

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 232 ratings analysed

Blast From the Past

The Dua Brand

4.336 votes

Rank #34,170 AmberAromatic

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Lancaster

Lancaster · 1977

3.96226 votes

Rank #29,048 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Blast From the Past
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Eau de Lancaster
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blast From the Past2/4

Eau de Lancaster2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blast From the PastThe Dua Brand

Eau de LancasterLancaster

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 44%

3.96/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 32%Had 19%Want 49%

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

40%Love

20%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBlast From the Past

SillageBlast From the Past

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value77

Category winnerEau de LancasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

leather69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy84%

herbal69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

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

AldehydesBasilNeroliBergamotThymeSageCoriander

Heart

GeraniumIrisCloveRoseLavenderJasmineLabdanum

Base

MuskCoumarinSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossCastoreumCedar

InformationalShared notesFrench labdanum, Castoreum, Oakmoss and Jasmine. 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

Summer64

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night82

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,170

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#29,048

PerfumerEugène Frezzati, Georges Würz

Launched1977

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de LancasterHigher 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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If you are searching for a clean, gender-neutral scent that avoids modern sugar trends, Eau de Lancaster is a prime candidate. Launched in 1977, this chypre floral blends aromatic lavender, sharp coriander, and bitter bergamot with a soft heart of jasmine and peach. It finishes with an earthy base of oakmoss and 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, Blast From the Past or Eau de Lancaster?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Blast From the Past is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Eau de Lancaster is rated 3.96/5 from 226 votes. Choose Blast From the Past for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Eau de Lancaster for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blast From the Past or Eau de Lancaster?

Blast From the Past lasts longest (Blast From the Past 77/100, Eau de Lancaster 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blast From the Past or Eau de Lancaster?

Blast From the Past projects furthest (Blast From the Past 67/100, Eau de Lancaster 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blast From the Past and Eau de Lancaster smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include French labdanum, Castoreum, Oakmoss and Jasmine.

Is Blast From the Past or Eau de Lancaster better for summer or winter?

Blast From the Past suits evening wear; Eau de Lancaster suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blast From the Past and Eau de Lancaster?

Blast From the Past features French labdanum, Castoreum, Oakmoss, Jasmine and Myrrh. Eau de Lancaster has top notes of Aldehydes, Basil, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Iris, Clove and Rose, a base of Musk, Coumarin, Sandalwood and Patchouli.