Bornean Blue vs Arctic Breeze
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bornean Blue takes 3 of 4 categories.
Bornean BlueChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Arctic BreezeChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bornean Blue3/4
Arctic Breeze1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bornean Blue
- Sillage & projection
- Bornean Blue
- Value for money
- Bornean Blue
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Arctic Breeze
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bornean BlueSCENTICKY.COArctic BreezeVolaréWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%
3.83/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 52%Had 7%Want 41%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
45%Love
31%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
17%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBornean Blue
SillageBornean Blue
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBornean BlueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh86%
green72%
fresh spicy58%
woody44%
amber30%
amber100%
citrus88%
woody77%
fresh spicy65%
warm spicy53%
cinnamon42%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CitronOrangeBergamot
Heart
TeaNeroliGinger
Base
Woody NotesAmbroxanOlibanumMusk
Top
CitronSicilian OrangeCalabrian bergamot
Heart
Ceylon CinnamonNigerian GingerTunisian Neroli
Base
AmbroxanOlibanumGuaiac WoodChinese Black Tea
InformationalShared notesCitron, Orange, Bergamot and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring72
Summer100
Fall33
Winter17
Day100
Night39
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#41,228
PerfumerFazree Bakrin
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#17,624
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerArctic BreezeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBornean Blue by SCENTICKY.CO offers a crisp, citrus-forward experience that highlights citron and bergamot against a backdrop of aromatic tea. Launched in 2025, this unisex fragrance leans into a modern, clean aesthetic. It works exceptionally well during warm, humid days when you want a refreshing scent that remains …
Reviews →Arctic Breeze is a bright citrus and tea freshie with a sharper edge than its airy name suggests. It opens zesty and brisk, then brings in ginger, neroli and a lightly spiced black tea feel over ambroxan and woods. It suits warm weather, daily wear and buyers who enjoy the Louis Vuitton Imagination style but want a ch…
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, Bornean Blue or Arctic Breeze?
Bornean Blue takes 3 of 4 categories. Bornean Blue is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Arctic Breeze is rated 3.83/5 from 29 votes. Choose Bornean Blue for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Arctic Breeze for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bornean Blue or Arctic Breeze?
Bornean Blue lasts longest (Bornean Blue 72/100, Arctic Breeze 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bornean Blue or Arctic Breeze?
Projection is very close: Bornean Blue 55/100, Arctic Breeze 53/100 for sillage.
Do Bornean Blue and Arctic Breeze smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citron, Orange, Bergamot and Ambroxan.
Is Bornean Blue or Arctic Breeze better for summer or winter?
Bornean Blue suits daytime wear; Arctic Breeze suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bornean Blue and Arctic Breeze?
Bornean Blue has top notes of Citron, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, Neroli and Ginger, a base of Woody Notes, Ambroxan, Olibanum and Musk. Arctic Breeze has top notes of Citron, Sicilian Orange and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Ceylon Cinnamon, Nigerian Ginger and Tunisian Neroli, a base of Ambroxan, Olibanum, Guaiac Wood and Chinese Black Tea.
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