Fragrance comparison

Bleu vs Wild Country

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 460 ratings analysed

Bleu

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

4.502 votes

Rank #56,802 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Wild Country

Avon · 1967

3.86458 votes

Rank #5,684 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Bleu
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wild Country
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Bleu2/4

Wild Country2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BleuParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Wild CountryAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

3.86/ 5 · 458 votes

Have 61%Had 26%Want 13%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

24%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

284 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBleu

SillageBleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value80

Category winnerWild CountryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aromatic86%

warm spicy72%

vanilla58%

fresh spicy44%

herbal30%

aromatic100%

amber77%

woody69%

fresh spicy46%

lavender30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderClovesHeliotropeAnise

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka Bean

Base6-8 hrs

Vanilla

Top

LavenderCorianderAniseBergamotLemonBasil

Heart

SandalwoodCarnationCedarHeliotropeGeranium

Base

MuskVanillaOakmossTonka BeanBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Heliotrope, Anise and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Bleu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night54

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 24%Party 9%

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,802

PerfumerChristian Louis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,684

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched1967

Reviews38

Category winnerWild CountryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu by Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque flips traditional lavender on its head. Instead of a barbershop soap, you get a warm, herbal cloud wrapped in licorice sweetness. The opening hits with sharp French lavender and spicy star anise, cut immediately by pungent cloves. Within twenty minutes, powdery heliotrope sof…

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Wild Country by Avon is an enduring aromatic fougere that has shaped men's grooming since 1967. It opens with sharp lavender and spicy coriander, settling into a powdery base of musk, vanilla, and tonka bean. This classic fragrance serves as a reliable, comforting choice for casual, everyday wear during the crisp, tra…

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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, Bleu or Wild Country?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bleu is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Wild Country is rated 3.86/5 from 458 votes. Choose Bleu for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wild Country for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bleu or Wild Country?

Bleu lasts longest (Bleu 60/100, Wild Country 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu or Wild Country?

Bleu projects furthest (Bleu 67/100, Wild Country 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu and Wild Country smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Heliotrope, Anise and Tonka Bean.

Is Bleu or Wild Country better for summer or winter?

Bleu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu and Wild Country?

Bleu has top notes of Lavender, Cloves, Heliotrope and Anise, heart notes of Tonka Bean, a base of Vanilla. Wild Country has top notes of Lavender, Coriander, Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Carnation, Cedar and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean.