Fragrance comparison

Blast From the Past vs Gocce di Napoleon

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 260 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blast From the Past

The Dua Brand

4.336 votes

Rank #34,170 AmberAromatic

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61%scent match

Closely related

Gocce di Napoleon

Morris

3.73254 votes

Rank #9,159 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blast From the Past takes 3 of 5 categories.

Blast From the Past
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.
Gocce di Napoleon
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 Past3/5

Gocce di Napoleon2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blast From the PastThe Dua Brand

Gocce di NapoleonMorris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 44%

3.73/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

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

26%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBlast From the Past

SillageBlast From the Past

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value87

Category winnerGocce di NapoleonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

leather69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

amber77%

mossy69%

woody61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, amber and citrus

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

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageAmalfi LemonBergamotOrangePeachMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

BasilBlack CurrantPepperLavenderRoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossMyrhhMuskPatchouliIncenseFrench labdanum

Category winnerBlast From the PastLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall83

Winter83

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men4

Unisex51

Women45

Casual 43%Work 31%Date 15%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,170

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#9,159

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerGocce di NapoleonHigher 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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Gocce di Napoleon by Morris is an Italian aromatic chypre that opens with a bright burst of bitter orange, Amalfi lemon, and herbal clary sage. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus sparkle settles into an earthy heart of spicy basil, peppery black currant, and crisp lavender. As the hours pass, the scent dries down to a…

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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 Gocce di Napoleon?

Blast From the Past takes 3 of 5 categories. Blast From the Past is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Gocce di Napoleon is rated 3.73/5 from 254 votes. Choose Blast From the Past for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Gocce di Napoleon 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 Gocce di Napoleon?

Blast From the Past lasts longest (Blast From the Past 77/100, Gocce di Napoleon 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blast From the Past or Gocce di Napoleon?

Blast From the Past projects furthest (Blast From the Past 67/100, Gocce di Napoleon 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blast From the Past and Gocce di Napoleon smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include French labdanum, Jasmine, Rose and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Blast From the Past or Gocce di Napoleon better for summer or winter?

Blast From the Past suits evening wear; Gocce di Napoleon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blast From the Past and Gocce di Napoleon?

Blast From the Past features French labdanum, Castoreum, Oakmoss, Jasmine and Myrrh. Gocce di Napoleon has top notes of Clary Sage, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Basil, Black Currant, Pepper and Lavender, a base of oak moss, Myrhh, Musk and Patchouli.