Fragrance comparison

Blue Dreams No. 2 vs BALR. 1

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

1 wins

Blue Dreams No. 2

M. Asam

2.001 votes

Rank #23,064 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

BALR. 1

BALR. · 2019

3.8228 votes

Rank #29,095 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Dreams No. 2 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Blue Dreams No. 2
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
BALR. 1
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Blue Dreams No. 21/1

BALR. 10/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Dreams No. 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue Dreams No. 2M. Asam

BALR. 1BALR.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.82/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

14%Love

64%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value61

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

citrus80%

fruity70%

white floral60%

powdery50%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

fresh53%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

White FlowersBlack CurrantAmberSandalwoodCedarCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PineappleBergamotLemonBlack Currant

Heart

SandalwoodCitrusesCedarPatchouli

Base

MuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Sandalwood, Cedar and Citruses. 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

Spring55

Summer18

Fall100

Winter73

Day90

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,064

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#29,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews2

Category winnerBlue Dreams No. 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Dreams No. 2 by M. Asam is a woody, amber-forward composition that leans into a blend of black currant and cedar. It is a versatile choice for those who enjoy clean, grounded scents that transition easily from day to night. With a balance of citrus top notes and a sandalwood base, it offers a steady presence duri…

Reviews →

BALR. 1 opens with a bright splash of tart pineapple and sour lemon, delivering an immediate burst of fresh energy to the skin. The initial spray is crisp and fruity, featuring bergamot and black currant that prevent it from feeling heavy or cloying. As the citrus cools, a dry heart of cedarwood and earthy patchouli …

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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 Dreams No. 2 or BALR. 1?

Blue Dreams No. 2 takes 1 of 1 categories. Blue Dreams No. 2 is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; BALR. 1 is rated 3.82/5 from 28 votes. Choose Blue Dreams No. 2 for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose BALR. 1 for a citrus and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Blue Dreams No. 2 and BALR. 1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Sandalwood, Cedar and Citruses.

Is Blue Dreams No. 2 or BALR. 1 better for summer or winter?

BALR. 1 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Dreams No. 2 and BALR. 1?

Blue Dreams No. 2 features White Flowers, Black Currant, Amber, Sandalwood and Cedar. BALR. 1 has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Sandalwood, Citruses, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean.