BLV vs Audition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
BLV takes 4 of 5 categories.
BLVChoose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
AuditionChoose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
BLV4/5
Audition1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- BLV
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- BLV
- Sillage & projection
- BLV
- Value for money
- Audition
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- BLV
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BLVBvlgariAuditionKelly BrookWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 2,272 votes
Have 41%Had 59%Want 0%
3.41/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 46%Had 17%Want 37%
Category winnerBLVRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
49%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
2,110 votes
23%Love
36%Like
5%Ok
32%Dislike
5%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBLV
SillageBLV
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAuditionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
floral92%
fresh84%
powdery77%
musky69%
citrus61%
powdery100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
floral77%
patchouli69%
musky61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerBergamot
Heart
WisteriaFlax
Base
MuskSandalwoodBlack locustVanilla
Top
FruitsMelonBergamotApple
Heart
WisteriaPatchouliHeliotropeIris
Base
MuskVanillaAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Wisteria, Musk and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter87
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer80
Fall20
Winter20
Day100
Night25
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#7,651
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#63,335
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBLVHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBvlgari BLV is a cool, fresh spicy floral musk built around ginger, bergamot, wisteria, musk and sandalwood. It has a clean, polished character that many wearers describe as unusual, classy and energetic, with a powdery musky dry-down softened by vanilla and acacia-like sweetness. Its sharper ginger opening and slight…
Reviews →Kelly Brook Audition opens with a bright splash of watery apple and fresh melon, balanced by a sharp hint of bergamot. The initial fruity burst settles quickly into a floral heart where powdery wisteria and earthy patchouli take control. It feels clean yet grounded, avoiding the sugary paths of typical celebrity relea…
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, BLV or Audition?
BLV takes 4 of 5 categories. BLV is rated 3.75/5 from 2,272 votes; Audition is rated 3.41/5 from 22 votes. Choose BLV for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Audition for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, BLV or Audition?
BLV lasts longest (BLV 68/100, Audition 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, BLV or Audition?
BLV projects furthest (BLV 58/100, Audition 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do BLV and Audition smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Wisteria, Musk and Vanilla.
Is BLV or Audition better for summer or winter?
Audition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in BLV and Audition?
BLV has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Wisteria and Flax, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Black locust and Vanilla. Audition has top notes of Fruits, Melon, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Wisteria, Patchouli, Heliotrope and Iris, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Benzoin.
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