Blue by Ahmed vs Espada Azul
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
71%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Blue by Ahmed takes 3 of 4 categories.
Blue by AhmedChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Espada AzulChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue by Ahmed3/4
Espada Azul1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Blue by Ahmed
- Sillage & projection
- Blue by Ahmed
- Value for money
- Espada Azul
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Blue by Ahmed
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Blue by AhmedAhmed Al MaghribiEspada AzulLe ChameauWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 104 votes
Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%
4.25/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
32%Like
8%Ok
2%Dislike
1%Hate
104 votes
25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlue by Ahmed
SillageBlue by Ahmed
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEspada AzulBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
musky65%
powdery56%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
green69%
fresh61%
Scent match71%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper
Heart
Iso E SuperJasmineGingerNutmeg
Base
SandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVetiverIncense
Top15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitPeppermintOrangePink PepperNutmegCitrusLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
GingerJasmineCedarwoodVetiver
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodPatchouliFrankincenseLabdanum
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Espada Azul, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer78
Fall78
Winter44
Day100
Night78
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,801
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#56,888
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlue by AhmedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlue by Ahmed is a fresh woody aromatic built around bright grapefruit, lemon and mint, then warmed with ginger, nutmeg and a musky incense-tinged base. It reads like a modern blue scent with a cleaner, slightly Middle Eastern twist. For shoppers, the appeal is easy versatility and strong value. Reviews point to good …
Reviews →Espada Azul by Le Chameau is a fresh woody spicy fragrance built for daily wear. It opens with an energetic rush of tart grapefruit, sharp lemon, sweet orange, and brisk peppermint, sharpened by pink pepper and a sprinkle of nutmeg. That brisk citrus profile quickly gains spine as cedarwood, earthy vetiver, warm ginge…
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, Blue by Ahmed or Espada Azul?
Blue by Ahmed takes 3 of 4 categories. Blue by Ahmed is rated 4.43/5 from 104 votes; Espada Azul is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Blue by Ahmed for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Espada Azul for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Blue by Ahmed or Espada Azul?
Blue by Ahmed lasts longest (Blue by Ahmed 64/100, Espada Azul 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Blue by Ahmed or Espada Azul?
Blue by Ahmed projects furthest (Blue by Ahmed 57/100, Espada Azul 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blue by Ahmed and Espada Azul smell similar?
Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Jasmine.
Is Blue by Ahmed or Espada Azul better for summer or winter?
Espada Azul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blue by Ahmed and Espada Azul?
Blue by Ahmed has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iso E Super, Jasmine, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Patchouli and Cedarwood. Espada Azul has top notes of Grapefruit, Peppermint, Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine, Cedarwood and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Frankincense and Labdanum.
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