Bluff vs Adolfo Dominguez
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Adolfo Dominguez takes 6 of 7 categories.
BluffChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter.
Adolfo DominguezChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bluff1/7
Adolfo Dominguez6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Adolfo Dominguez
- Community sentiment
- Bluff
- Longevity
- Adolfo Dominguez
- Sillage & projection
- Adolfo Dominguez
- Value for money
- Adolfo Dominguez
- Versatility
- Adolfo Dominguez
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Adolfo Dominguez
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BluffLubinAdolfo DominguezAdolfo DominguezWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 169 votes
Have 30%Had 17%Want 53%
3.89/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 24%Had 29%Want 47%
Category winnerAdolfo DominguezRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
98 votes
33%Love
39%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
6%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerBluffMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAdolfo Dominguez
SillageAdolfo Dominguez
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAdolfo DominguezBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus91%
fresh spicy83%
powdery74%
aromatic65%
warm spicy56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegLimeCinnamonBergamot
Heart
Brazil nutIrisClary Sage
Base
SandalwoodVirginia CedarVetyverVanillePatchouli
Top
LavenderPineappleBasilJuniper BerriesClary Sage
Heart
African Orange FlowerGeraniumCloveCinnamonNutmegMint
Base
SandalwoodVetyverMuskVirginia CedarAmber
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cinnamon, Clary Sage and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring92
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring93
Summer43
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night43
Category winnerAdolfo DominguezMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,461
PerfumerThomas Fontaine
Launched—
Reviews24
Overall rank#12,142
PerfumerRamon Monegal
Launched—
Reviews29
Category winnerAdolfo DominguezHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBluff by Lubin is a woody spicy fragrance that balances sharp lime and nutmeg against a smooth, iris-forward heart. It thrives in temperate spring weather, offering a refined, intellectual character that works as well in an office setting as it does for weekend brunch. This scent feels deliberate, structured, and avoi…
Reviews →Adolfo Dominguez by Adolfo Dominguez is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Adolfo Dominguez was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Lavender, Pineapple, Basil, Juniper Berries and Clary Sage; middle notes are African Orange Flower, Geranium, Clove, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and M…
Reviews →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, Bluff or Adolfo Dominguez?
Adolfo Dominguez takes 6 of 7 categories. Bluff is rated 3.75/5 from 169 votes; Adolfo Dominguez is rated 3.89/5 from 49 votes. Choose Bluff for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter. Choose Adolfo Dominguez for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bluff or Adolfo Dominguez?
Adolfo Dominguez lasts longest (Adolfo Dominguez 70/100, Bluff 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bluff or Adolfo Dominguez?
Adolfo Dominguez projects furthest (Adolfo Dominguez 65/100, Bluff 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bluff and Adolfo Dominguez smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Clary Sage and Sandalwood.
Is Bluff or Adolfo Dominguez better for summer or winter?
For summer, Adolfo Dominguez is the stronger pick. For winter, Bluff is the stronger pick. Adolfo Dominguez suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bluff and Adolfo Dominguez?
Bluff has top notes of Nutmeg, Lime, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazil nut, Iris and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Vetyver and Vanille. Adolfo Dominguez has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple, Basil and Juniper Berries, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Vetyver, Musk and Virginia Cedar.
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