Fragrance comparison

Blue by Ahmed vs Kardigan

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blue by Ahmed

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.43104 votes

Rank #5,282 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

78%scent match

Very similar

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #40,925 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue by Ahmed takes 3 of 4 categories.

Blue by Ahmed
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Blue by Ahmed3/4

Kardigan1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kardigan
Sillage & projection: Blue by Ahmed
Value for money: Blue by Ahmed
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 Maghribi

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

32%Like

8%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

104 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKardigan

SillageBlue by Ahmed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlue by AhmedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

musky65%

powdery56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match78%Very similar · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper

Heart

Iso E SuperJasmineGingerNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVetiverIncense

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Kardigan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 35%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#40,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlue by AhmedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue 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 …

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Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…

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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, Blue by Ahmed or Kardigan?

Blue by Ahmed takes 3 of 4 categories. Blue by Ahmed is rated 4.43/5 from 104 votes; Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Blue by Ahmed for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue by Ahmed or Kardigan?

Kardigan lasts longest (Kardigan 80/100, Blue by Ahmed 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue by Ahmed or Kardigan?

Blue by Ahmed projects furthest (Blue by Ahmed 57/100, Kardigan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue by Ahmed and Kardigan smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper.

Is Blue by Ahmed or Kardigan better for summer or winter?

Kardigan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue by Ahmed and Kardigan?

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. Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan and Incense.