Fragrance comparison

Bleu vs #Energetic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bleu

Botanique

5.002 votes

Rank #44,721 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

#Energetic

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #57,375 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Bleu3/3

#Energetic0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BleuBotanique

#EnergeticThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageBleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

musky69%

green61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonGrapefruitMandarin OrangeMintWater Notes

Heart

NutmegGingerPepperJasmine

Base

VetiverCedarSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

Notes

Juniper BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitPineappleLabdanumOakmossVetiverIncensePepperNutmegMelonCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Nutmeg, Pepper and Vetiver. 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

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,721

PerfumerArmando Alonzo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,375

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBleuHigher 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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#Energetic by The Dua Brand is a Citrus fragrance for men. #Energetic was launched in 2021. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly.

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bleu or #Energetic?

Bleu takes 3 of 3 categories. Bleu is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; #Energetic is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bleu for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose #Energetic for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Bleu or #Energetic?

Bleu projects furthest (Bleu 75/100, #Energetic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu and #Energetic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Bleu or #Energetic better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bleu and #Energetic?

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. #Energetic features Juniper Berries, Sandalwood, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Labdanum.