Fragrance comparison

Blue Sugar vs BLV Eau de Parfum II

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,690 ratings analysed

7 wins

Blue Sugar

Aquolina

3.72818 votes

Rank #968 SweetSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

BLV Eau de Parfum II

Bvlgari

3.541,872 votes

Rank #12,495 PowderySoft Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Sugar takes 7 of 7 categories.

Blue Sugar
Choose it for a sweet and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
BLV Eau de Parfum II
Choose it for a powdery and soft spicy character. Best in spring.

Blue Sugar7/7

BLV Eau de Parfum II0/7

Ratings & consensus: Blue Sugar
Community sentiment: Blue Sugar
Longevity: Blue Sugar
Sillage & projection: Blue Sugar
Value for money: Blue Sugar
Versatility: Blue Sugar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Sugar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue SugarAquolina

BLV Eau de Parfum IIBvlgari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 818 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.54/ 5 · 1,872 votes

Have 43%Had 38%Want 19%

Category winnerBlue SugarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

43%Like

1%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

771 votes

26%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

1,775 votes

Category winnerBlue SugarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBlue Sugar

SillageBlue Sugar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value47

Category winnerBlue SugarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

soft spicy92%

anis84%

caramel77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

soft spicy92%

violet84%

anis77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both soft spicy, powdery and anis

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Cotton CandyLicoricePatchouliLavenderCoriander

Base

Star AniseTonka BeanCedar

Top

VioletStar AniseLicoriceMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisPatchouliVetiver

Base

Cotton FlowerMuskBenzoinTonka BeanAmberFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Licorice, Patchouli and Star Anise. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer23

Fall75

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlue SugarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex63

Women13

Men1

Unisex27

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#968

PerfumerGivaudan, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#12,495

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerBlue SugarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aquolina Blue Sugar launches with a brief splash of mandarin orange and bergamot before immediately revealing its core identity: a thick, caramelised cotton candy accord interwoven with bitter black licorice. The opening strikes a balance between sugary sweet shop nostalgia and a dark, herbal edge that sets it apart f…

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BLV Eau de Parfum II is a cool, powdery violet fragrance with star anise, licorice and a clean musky amber base. It feels fresh and polished rather than heavy, with an airy floral opening that settles into iris, soft spice, cottony musk and gentle warmth. It suits daytime wear, warmer weather and office settings, espe…

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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 Sugar or BLV Eau de Parfum II?

Blue Sugar takes 7 of 7 categories. Blue Sugar is rated 3.72/5 from 818 votes; BLV Eau de Parfum II is rated 3.54/5 from 1,872 votes. Choose Blue Sugar for a sweet and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose BLV Eau de Parfum II for a powdery and soft spicy character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blue Sugar or BLV Eau de Parfum II?

Blue Sugar lasts longest (Blue Sugar 79/100, BLV Eau de Parfum II 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Sugar or BLV Eau de Parfum II?

Blue Sugar projects furthest (Blue Sugar 73/100, BLV Eau de Parfum II 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Sugar and BLV Eau de Parfum II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy, powdery and anis accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Licorice, Patchouli and Star Anise.

Is Blue Sugar or BLV Eau de Parfum II better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blue Sugar is the stronger pick. For winter, Blue Sugar is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Sugar and BLV Eau de Parfum II?

Blue Sugar has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cotton Candy, Licorice, Patchouli and Lavender, a base of Star Anise, Tonka Bean and Cedar. BLV Eau de Parfum II has top notes of Violet, Star Anise, Licorice and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Cotton Flower, Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.