Fragrance comparison

Bleu vs Avaris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

Bleu

Botanique

5.002 votes

Rank #44,721 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Avaris

Nilafar du Nil

4.0618 votes

Rank #35,282 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avaris takes 2 of 4 categories.

Bleu
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, evening wear.
Avaris
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bleu1/4

Avaris2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BleuBotanique

AvarisNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

61%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBleu

SillageAvaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

earthy61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonGrapefruitMandarin OrangeMintWater Notes

Heart

NutmegGingerPepperJasmine

Base

VetiverCedarSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeMintCinnamon

Heart

NutmegLavenderGeraniumHedione

Base

VetiverCedarAmbroxanCashmeranPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,721

PerfumerArmando Alonzo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAvarisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu by Botanique kicks off with a sharp splash of lemon, tart grapefruit, and cool mint over watery accents. The opening feels clean and crisp, cutting through hot humid weather without smelling harsh or synthetic. As the initial citrus settles, prickly ginger and warm nutmeg add a subtle spice prickle to the middle …

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Avaris by Nilafar du Nil is a sharp, woody, and spicy fragrance launched in 2020. It combines crisp grapefruit, mandarin orange, mint, and cinnamon with a robust base of vetiver, cedar, and ambroxan. This scent feels clean and modern, performing exceptionally well in warm spring and summer weather. It is a solid choic…

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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, Bleu or Avaris?

Avaris takes 2 of 4 categories. Bleu is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Avaris is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes. Choose Bleu for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Avaris for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu or Avaris?

They last about the same: Bleu 80/100, Avaris 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bleu or Avaris?

Projection is very close: Avaris 76/100, Bleu 75/100 for sillage.

Do Bleu and Avaris smell similar?

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

Is Bleu or Avaris better for summer or winter?

Bleu suits evening wear; Avaris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu and Avaris?

Bleu has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. Avaris has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Cinnamon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Geranium and Hedione, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Ambroxan and Cashmeran.