CA Accord vs Blue Dog
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
CA AccordChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Blue DogChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CA Accord2/4
Blue Dog2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- CA Accord
- Sillage & projection
- CA Accord
- Value for money
- Blue Dog
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Blue Dog
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CA AccordChris AdamsBlue DogHez ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%
4.53/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 49%Had 4%Want 47%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate80%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
74%Love
16%Like
5%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCA Accord
SillageCA Accord
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlue DogBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
citrus65%
warm spicy53%
lavender42%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
ozonic77%
marine69%
fresh61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
RosemaryGrapefruitBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
LavenderGinger
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarVetiverSandalwood
Top
BergamotGrapefruitRosemaryPink PepperGinger
Heart
Marine notesOzonic notesLily-of-the-ValleyLavenderCardamomTonka Bean
Base
SandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmbroxanMuskIncense
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lavender. Durations are only published for CA Accord, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring100
Summer86
Fall86
Winter71
Day100
Night92
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#36,159
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#20,053
PerfumerHez Binkowitz
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerBlue DogHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChris Adams CA Accord greets the nose with an instant splash of tart pink grapefruit, bitter bergamot oil, and crushed aromatic rosemary. The opening hits fast and clean. It carries the crisp bite of an upscale barbershop splash before sliding into an herbal heart of French lavender and freshly grated ginger. As body …
Reviews →Blue Dog by Hez Parfums is a fresh, aromatic marine scent that takes the classic blue cologne style and flips it on its head. It opens with an invigorating splash of pink pepper, grapefruit, and tart bergamot before settling into clean lavender and airy ozonic sea breeze notes. As the scent warms up on your skin, it s…
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, CA Accord or Blue Dog?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. CA Accord is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Blue Dog is rated 4.53/5 from 19 votes. Choose CA Accord for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Blue Dog for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CA Accord or Blue Dog?
CA Accord lasts longest (CA Accord 80/100, Blue Dog 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CA Accord or Blue Dog?
CA Accord projects furthest (CA Accord 70/100, Blue Dog 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CA Accord and Blue Dog smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lavender.
Is CA Accord or Blue Dog better for summer or winter?
CA Accord suits evening wear; Blue Dog suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CA Accord and Blue Dog?
CA Accord has top notes of Rosemary, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Ginger, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Blue Dog has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Marine notes, Ozonic notes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli and Ambroxan.
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