Fragrance comparison

Blue by Ahmed vs Stranger Edition

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blue by Ahmed

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.43104 votes

Rank #5,666 CitrusWoody

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72%scent match

Closely related

Stranger Edition

Mark Des Vince

4.176 votes

Rank #38,744 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue by Ahmed takes 4 of 4 categories.

Blue by Ahmed
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Stranger Edition
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue by Ahmed4/4

Stranger Edition0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blue by Ahmed
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

Stranger EditionMark Des Vince

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 77%Had 0%Want 23%

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

50%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBlue by Ahmed

SillageBlue by Ahmed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value65

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%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegGingerLabdanum

Heart1 to 2 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodMintJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

CitrusesIncenseGrapefruitVetiverCedarPink Pepper

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mint, Pink Pepper and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Stranger Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#38,744

PerfumerFaizal C.P

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Stranger Edition by Mark Des Vince offers a crisp, woody aromatic profile built for daily wear. It opens with an unusual kick of spicy nutmeg, warm ginger, and resinous labdanum. As the scent settles, a clean heart emerges through fresh mint, smooth sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and a touch of jasmine. The base anchor…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blue by Ahmed or Stranger Edition?

Blue by Ahmed takes 4 of 4 categories. Blue by Ahmed is rated 4.43/5 from 104 votes; Stranger Edition is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Blue by Ahmed for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Stranger Edition for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue by Ahmed or Stranger Edition?

Blue by Ahmed lasts longest (Blue by Ahmed 64/100, Stranger Edition 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue by Ahmed or Stranger Edition?

Blue by Ahmed projects furthest (Blue by Ahmed 57/100, Stranger Edition 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue by Ahmed and Stranger Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mint, Pink Pepper and Jasmine.

Is Blue by Ahmed or Stranger Edition better for summer or winter?

Stranger Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue by Ahmed and Stranger Edition?

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. Stranger Edition has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger and Labdanum, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Mint and Jasmine, a base of Citruses, Incense, Grapefruit and Vetiver.