Fragrance comparison

Blue Tuxedo vs Renaissance

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Blue Tuxedo

Basile

4.001 votes

Rank #66,627 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Renaissance

A. Berger Parfums

3.805 votes

Rank #62,957 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Renaissance takes 2 of 4 categories.

Blue Tuxedo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Renaissance
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Blue Tuxedo1/4

Renaissance2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue TuxedoBasile

RenaissanceA. Berger Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRenaissance

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerBlue TuxedoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

amber83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

balsamic56%

amber100%

smoky90%

rose80%

warm spicy70%

balsamic60%

iris50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesCardamom

Heart

VioletClovesIris

Base

IncenseCashmere WoodAmbergris

Top

IrisWater Lily

Heart

RoseClovesAmber

Base

IncenseSuedeAmbergrisOud

InformationalShared notesCloves, Iris, Incense and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,957

PerfumerAlina Berger

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRenaissanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Basile's Blue Tuxedo opens with a dry snap of juniper berries and cool cardamom before settling into a powdery heart of iris and violet. The base grounds the cold florals with cozy cashmere wood and warm incense. It is a modern option for cool autumn evenings when you want to smell put together but not overly formal.

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Renaissance is an amber floral built around a velvety rose, powdered iris, and a smoky incense base. It opens softly, with a watery lily sheen, then turns warmer and spicier as clove and amber rise. In the dry down, suede and oud add a dark, dressed-up texture. If you like classic, slightly vintage rose styles, this …

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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 Tuxedo or Renaissance?

Renaissance takes 2 of 4 categories. Blue Tuxedo is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Renaissance is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Blue Tuxedo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Renaissance for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Tuxedo or Renaissance?

Renaissance lasts longest (Renaissance 73/100, Blue Tuxedo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Tuxedo or Renaissance?

Projection is very close: Blue Tuxedo 50/100, Renaissance 50/100 for sillage.

Do Blue Tuxedo and Renaissance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Cloves, Iris, Incense and Ambergris.

Is Blue Tuxedo or Renaissance better for summer or winter?

Blue Tuxedo suits day or night wear; Renaissance suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Tuxedo and Renaissance?

Blue Tuxedo has top notes of Juniper Berries and Cardamom, heart notes of Violet, Cloves and Iris, a base of Incense, Cashmere Wood and Ambergris. Renaissance has top notes of Iris and Water Lily, heart notes of Rose, Cloves and Amber, a base of Incense, Suede, Ambergris and Oud.