Fragrance comparison

Bogner Man vs The Blues

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 94 ratings analysed

Bogner Man

Bogner

4.0988 votes

Rank #13,347 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

The Blues

The Dua Brand

4.176 votes

Rank #42,695 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bogner Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Blues
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bogner Man2/4

The Blues2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bogner Man
Sillage & projection: The Blues
Value for money: The Blues
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bogner Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bogner ManBogner

The BluesThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 41%Had 21%Want 39%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

50%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBogner Man

SillageThe Blues

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value60

Category winnerThe BluesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumRosemaryArtemisiaLemon

Heart

CarnationGeraniumCinnamon

Base

FirTobaccoOakmossCedar

Notes

SandalwoodTonka BeanCarnationArtemisiaCorianderBergamotLavenderGeraniumCardamomCinnamonOakmossJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Carnation, Geranium and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for The Blues, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer44

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night–

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#13,347

PerfumerDirk Lauven

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#42,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBogner ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bogner Man is a dry, aromatic woody chypre built around green herbs, moss, tobacco and cedar. It opens sharp and brisk with lemon, galbanum, rosemary and artemisia, then settles into a spicy floral heart before the base turns fir-like, smoky and earthy. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic masculine perfumery with stru…

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The Blues by The Dua Brand is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for men who appreciate traditional barbershop and fougere profiles. Released in 2021 as an Extrait de Parfum homage to classic masculine perfumery, it opens with an energetic rush of bergamot, crisp lavender, anise, and sharp artemisia. As the initial s…

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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, Bogner Man or The Blues?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bogner Man is rated 4.09/5 from 88 votes; The Blues is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Bogner Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Blues for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bogner Man or The Blues?

Bogner Man lasts longest (Bogner Man 80/100, The Blues 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bogner Man or The Blues?

The Blues projects furthest (The Blues 70/100, Bogner Man 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bogner Man and The Blues smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Carnation, Geranium and Cinnamon.

Is Bogner Man or The Blues better for summer or winter?

Bogner Man suits daytime wear; The Blues suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bogner Man and The Blues?

Bogner Man has top notes of Galbanum, Rosemary, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Fir, Tobacco, Oakmoss and Cedar. The Blues features Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Carnation, Artemisia and Coriander.