Fragrance comparison

BLV Eau d'Ete vs Seductive

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 566 ratings analysed

BLV Eau d'Ete

Bvlgari

3.51360 votes

Rank #27,298 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Seductive

Boadicea the Victorious

3.93206 votes

Rank #7,771 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seductive takes 5 of 7 categories.

BLV Eau d'Ete
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Seductive
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

BLV Eau d'Ete2/7

Seductive5/7

Ratings & consensus: Seductive
Community sentiment: BLV Eau d'Ete
Longevity: Seductive
Sillage & projection: Seductive
Value for money: BLV Eau d'Ete
Versatility: Seductive
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Seductive

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BLV Eau d'EteBvlgari

SeductiveBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 360 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerSeductiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

335 votes

39%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

206 votes

Category winnerBLV Eau d'EteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySeductive

SillageSeductive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value39

Category winnerBLV Eau d'EteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

iris61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintAmalfi Lemon

Heart

IrisCinnamonAmber

Base

ResinFirBenzoin

Top

ResinMintIris

Heart

FirRosemaryJasmine

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Iris, Amber and Resin. 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

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer50

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerSeductiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men63

Unisex37

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#7,771

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerSeductiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BLV Eau d'Ete is a lighter Bvlgari EDT built around cool mint, Amalfi lemon, soft iris, amber, cinnamon, fir resin and benzoin. It reads fresh, green and aromatic first, then turns warmer and lightly powdery as the iris and amber come forward. This suits someone who wants a clean spring fragrance with a feminine desig…

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Seductive by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a cold burst of mint, resinous sap, and powdery iris. As the fragrance settles, earthy fir needles and sharp rosemary blend into a dark base of patchouli and sandalwood. It shines in crisp winter air and cool autumn dampness, offering a raw forest floor feel for lovers o…

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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, BLV Eau d'Ete or Seductive?

Seductive takes 5 of 7 categories. BLV Eau d'Ete is rated 3.51/5 from 360 votes; Seductive is rated 3.93/5 from 206 votes. Choose BLV Eau d'Ete for a aromatic and green character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Seductive for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, BLV Eau d'Ete or Seductive?

Seductive lasts longest (Seductive 74/100, BLV Eau d'Ete 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BLV Eau d'Ete or Seductive?

Seductive projects furthest (Seductive 70/100, BLV Eau d'Ete 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BLV Eau d'Ete and Seductive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Iris, Amber and Resin.

Is BLV Eau d'Ete or Seductive better for summer or winter?

For summer, Seductive is the stronger pick. For winter, Seductive is the stronger pick. Seductive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BLV Eau d'Ete and Seductive?

BLV Eau d'Ete has top notes of Mint and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Cinnamon and Amber, a base of Resin, Fir and Benzoin. Seductive has top notes of Resin, Mint and Iris, heart notes of Fir, Rosemary and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.