Fragrance comparison

Bucephalus XII vs Bleu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

Bucephalus XII

Armaf

3.8938 votes

Rank #17,020 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bleu

Botanique

5.002 votes

Rank #44,721 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bucephalus XII
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bleu
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Bucephalus XII1/4

Bleu3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bleu
Sillage & projection: Bleu
Value for money: Bleu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bucephalus XII

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bucephalus XIIArmaf

BleuBotanique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 39%Had 5%Want 57%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

38 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBleu

SillageBleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value100

Category winnerBleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody91%

powdery83%

amber74%

citrus65%

earthy56%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonOrange BlossomMint

Heart

SpicesPepperGingerNutmeg

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

Top

LemonGrapefruitMandarin OrangeMintWater Notes

Heart

NutmegGingerPepperJasmine

Base

VetiverCedarSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mint, Pepper and Ginger. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer63

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night91

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex16

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#44,721

PerfumerArmando Alonzo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBucephalus XIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Bucephalus XII opens with a bright burst of mint and lemon, backed by sweet orange blossom. As the initial freshness subsides, ginger and black pepper take over, creating a spicy warmth on the skin. The final phase settles into a dense, sweet base of amber, patchouli, and sandalwood that projects an aroma remini…

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Bleu by Botanique kicks off with a sharp splash of lemon, tart grapefruit, and cool mint over watery accents. The opening feels clean and crisp, cutting through hot humid weather without smelling harsh or synthetic. As the initial citrus settles, prickly ginger and warm nutmeg add a subtle spice prickle to the middle …

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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, Bucephalus XII or Bleu?

Bleu takes 3 of 4 categories. Bucephalus XII is rated 3.89/5 from 38 votes; Bleu is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bucephalus XII for a musky and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bleu for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bucephalus XII or Bleu?

Bleu lasts longest (Bleu 80/100, Bucephalus XII 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bucephalus XII or Bleu?

Bleu projects furthest (Bleu 75/100, Bucephalus XII 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bucephalus XII and Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint, Pepper and Ginger.

Is Bucephalus XII or Bleu better for summer or winter?

Bucephalus XII suits daytime wear; Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bucephalus XII and Bleu?

Bucephalus XII has top notes of Lemon, Orange Blossom and Mint, heart notes of Spices, Pepper, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Bleu has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.