Bluff vs Conditional
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Conditional takes 3 of 5 categories.
BluffChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
ConditionalChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bluff2/5
Conditional3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Bluff
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Conditional
- Sillage & projection
- Conditional
- Value for money
- Conditional
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bluff
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BluffLubinConditionalPeter AndreWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 169 votes
Have 30%Had 17%Want 53%
3.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%
Category winnerBluffRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
98 votes
25%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityConditional
SillageConditional
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerConditionalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus91%
fresh spicy83%
powdery74%
aromatic65%
warm spicy56%
woody100%
amber88%
green77%
leather65%
aromatic53%
balsamic42%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody 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
BergamotLimeMint
Heart
PapyrusResinJasmineCardamomPatchouliNutmeg
Base
AmberVetyverCashmere WoodVanille
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lime, Bergamot and Vetyver. 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–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,442
PerfumerThomas Fontaine
Launched—
Reviews24
Overall rank#62,595
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerBluffHigher 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 →Conditional by Peter Andre kicks off with a crisp burst of bergamot, lime, and crushed mint leaf. That initial citrus sharpness quickly settles into an earthy, dry heart built around papyrus, nutmeg, and green cardamom. As the scent warms on skin, resin and patchouli join the mix, giving the composition a surprisingly…
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 Conditional?
Conditional takes 3 of 5 categories. Bluff is rated 3.75/5 from 169 votes; Conditional is rated 3.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose Bluff for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Conditional for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bluff or Conditional?
Conditional lasts longest (Conditional 72/100, Bluff 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bluff or Conditional?
Conditional projects furthest (Conditional 64/100, Bluff 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bluff and Conditional smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lime, Bergamot and Vetyver.
Is Bluff or Conditional better for summer or winter?
Conditional suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bluff and Conditional?
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. Conditional has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Mint, heart notes of Papyrus, Resin, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Vetyver, Cashmere Wood and Vanille.
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