Fragrance comparison

Bleu Formidable vs Romance Forever

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

2 wins

Bleu Formidable

Kesling

—0 votes

Rank #65,030 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Romance Forever

Rasasi

3.7220 votes

Rank #32,228 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu Formidable takes 2 of 3 categories.

Bleu Formidable
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Romance Forever
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bleu Formidable2/3

Romance Forever1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bleu FormidableKesling

Romance ForeverRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.72/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 59%Had 16%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

54%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBleu Formidable

SillageBleu Formidable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value92

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

lavender70%

amber60%

soft spicy50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

amber61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangeWormwoodBasil

Heart

Clary SageLavender

Base

AmberMusk

Top

PetitgrainClary SageArtemisiaBergamotLavenderGeraniumCypressLemon

Heart

JasmineNutmegRoseIrisMateLabdanum

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring75

Summer100

Fall58

Winter50

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRomance ForeverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu Formidable by Kesling is a sharp, classic aromatic fragrance launched in 1998 for the man who prefers traditional, bracing scent profiles. It opens with a punchy blend of bergamot and wormwood, transitioning into a clean lavender heart grounded by warm amber. It is an ideal pick for daily office wear during the s…

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Romance Forever by Rasasi is a classic aromatic-woody fragrance for men that centers on a clean, herbaceous profile. It opens with a bright blast of citrus and lavender, moving into a nuanced heart of iris and nutmeg. This 2018 release thrives in casual daytime settings during spring and summer months, offering a reli…

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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 lasts longer, Bleu Formidable or Romance Forever?

Bleu Formidable lasts longest (Bleu Formidable 80/100, Romance Forever 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu Formidable or Romance Forever?

Bleu Formidable projects furthest (Bleu Formidable 100/100, Romance Forever 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu Formidable and Romance Forever smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender and Amber.

Is Bleu Formidable or Romance Forever better for summer or winter?

Romance Forever suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu Formidable and Romance Forever?

Bleu Formidable has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Wormwood and Basil, heart notes of Clary Sage and Lavender, a base of Amber and Musk. Romance Forever has top notes of Petitgrain, Clary Sage, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Rose and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.