Fragrance comparison

Bleu 2.0 vs Homem Especiarias

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 807 ratings analysed

Bleu 2.0

Maracujá Brasil

3.8723 votes

Rank #55,196 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Homem Especiarias

Natura

4.23784 votes

Rank #22,970 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Especiarias takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bleu 2.0
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Homem Especiarias
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Bleu 2.01/5

Homem Especiarias4/5

Ratings & consensus: Homem Especiarias
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Homem Especiarias
Sillage & projection: Homem Especiarias
Value for money: Bleu 2.0
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Homem Especiarias

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bleu 2.0Maracujá Brasil

Homem EspeciariasNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%

4.23/ 5 · 784 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerHomem EspeciariasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

48%Like

26%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

50%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

776 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityHomem Especiarias

SillageHomem Especiarias

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value76

Category winnerBleu 2.0Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

amber77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CorianderMandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperLavenderMyrrhGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarAmberGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)Tonka Bean

Top

OrangeLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruitRhubarb Leaf

Heart

White PepperBlack PepperGingerNutmegCorianderelemiGeranium

Base

VetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Bleu 2.0, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall92

Winter25

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 10%

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,196

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,970

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHomem EspeciariasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu 2.0 by Maracujá Brasil opens with a brisk splash of grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. A sharp pinch of coriander adds immediate green snap. It kicks off energetic and clean. Within twenty minutes, the citrus gives way to aromatic French lavender, minty geranium, and warm black pepper. The dr…

Reviews →

Natura Homem Especiarias is a woody spicy fragrance built for the heat. It opens with a bright, zesty burst of citrus and rhubarb leaf, settling into a heart of black pepper, ginger, and nutmeg. This 2016 release by Verônica Kato is designed for the man who wants a clean, professional, and refreshing scent that holds …

Reviews →

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, Bleu 2.0 or Homem Especiarias?

Homem Especiarias takes 4 of 5 categories. Bleu 2.0 is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes; Homem Especiarias is rated 4.23/5 from 784 votes. Choose Bleu 2.0 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Homem Especiarias for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bleu 2.0 or Homem Especiarias?

Homem Especiarias lasts longest (Homem Especiarias 61/100, Bleu 2.0 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu 2.0 or Homem Especiarias?

Homem Especiarias projects furthest (Homem Especiarias 50/100, Bleu 2.0 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu 2.0 and Homem Especiarias smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit.

Is Bleu 2.0 or Homem Especiarias better for summer or winter?

Bleu 2.0 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu 2.0 and Homem Especiarias?

Bleu 2.0 has top notes of Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Myrrh and Geranium, a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Homem Especiarias has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of White Pepper, Black Pepper, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.