Fragrance comparison

Bleu Formidable vs Sergio Soldano White

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

2 wins

Bleu Formidable

Kesling

—0 votes

Rank #65,030 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Sergio Soldano White

Sergio Soldano

4.0977 votes

Rank #5,568 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.
Sergio Soldano White
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bleu Formidable2/3

Sergio Soldano White1/3

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: Sergio Soldano White

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bleu FormidableKesling

Sergio Soldano WhiteSergio Soldano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.09/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 53%Had 17%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

59%Love

22%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBleu Formidable

SillageBleu Formidable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

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%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangeWormwoodBasil

Heart

Clary SageLavender

Base

AmberMusk

Top

LavenderBasilBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CarnationOrrisGeraniumRoseCinnamonClary Sage

Base

MuskAmberCedarPatchouliLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Clary Sage and Lavender. 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

Spring100

Summer81

Fall81

Winter41

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men80

Unisex14

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,568

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerSergio Soldano WhiteHigher 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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Sergio Soldano White is a distinct aromatic spicy fragrance for men launched in 1986. It opens with a crisp burst of lavender, basil, and citrus before settling into a complex floral heart of carnation and cinnamon. The base provides a sturdy foundation of musk, leather, and cedar, making it an excellent choice for da…

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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 Sergio Soldano White?

Bleu Formidable lasts longest (Bleu Formidable 80/100, Sergio Soldano White 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu Formidable or Sergio Soldano White?

Bleu Formidable projects furthest (Bleu Formidable 100/100, Sergio Soldano White 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu Formidable and Sergio Soldano White smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Clary Sage and Lavender.

Is Bleu Formidable or Sergio Soldano White better for summer or winter?

Sergio Soldano White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu Formidable and Sergio Soldano White?

Bleu Formidable has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Wormwood and Basil, heart notes of Clary Sage and Lavender, a base of Amber and Musk. Sergio Soldano White has top notes of Lavender, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Orris, Geranium and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar and Patchouli.