Fragrance comparison

Blue Tuxedo vs Stark Bravery

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Blue Tuxedo

Basile

4.001 votes

Rank #66,627 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Stark Bravery

Dilís Parfum · 2020

4.002 votes

Rank #64,522 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stark Bravery takes 2 of 4 categories.

Blue Tuxedo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Stark Bravery
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue Tuxedo0/4

Stark Bravery2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue TuxedoBasile

Stark BraveryDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

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

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerStark BraveryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

amber83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

balsamic56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

RosemaryBlack PepperNutmegCardamomLavender

Heart

PatchouliCedarSandalwoodCashmere WoodVioletIrisJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Violet, Iris and Cashmere Wood. 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews0

Category winnerStark BraveryHigher 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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Stark Bravery by Dilis Parfum opens with an energetic kick of cracked black pepper, aromatic rosemary, and crushed green cardamom. This herbal kick quickly smooths out into a clean, powdery heart where dry cedarwood, soft violet petals, and gentle iris take center stage. As the hours tick by, a comforting base of eart…

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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 Stark Bravery?

Stark Bravery takes 2 of 4 categories. Blue Tuxedo is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Stark Bravery is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Blue Tuxedo for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Stark Bravery for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Tuxedo or Stark Bravery?

They last about the same: Blue Tuxedo 60/100, Stark Bravery 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Blue Tuxedo or Stark Bravery?

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

Do Blue Tuxedo and Stark Bravery smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Violet, Iris and Cashmere Wood.

Is Blue Tuxedo or Stark Bravery better for summer or winter?

Blue Tuxedo suits day or night wear; Stark Bravery suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Tuxedo and Stark Bravery?

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. Stark Bravery has top notes of Rosemary, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.