Fragrance comparison

Cavalier vs Maître de Blue

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 165 ratings analysed

Cavalier

Maison d'Orient

5.002 votes

Rank #47,005 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Maître de Blue

Maison Alhambra

3.84163 votes

Rank #13,792 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Cavalier
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.
Maître de Blue
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cavalier2/4

Maître de Blue2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cavalier
Sillage & projection: Cavalier
Value for money: Maître de Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maître de Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CavalierMaison d'Orient

Maître de BlueMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

3.84/ 5 · 163 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

24%Love

50%Like

16%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

163 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCavalier

SillageCavalier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value84

Category winnerMaître de BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

oud80%

woody70%

amber60%

smoky50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart

AgarwoodCedarwoodAmber

Base

IncensePatchouliTonka

Top

GrapefruitMintAldehydesBergamotLemonPink Pepper

Heart

GingerJasmineMelonNutmeg

Base

AmberLabdanumPatchouliSandalwoodAgarwoodIncense

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Ginger and Agarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,005

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerMaître de BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cavalier by Maison d'Orient offers a woody and resinous profile, grounded in agarwood and incense. Designed for year-round wear, this unisex scent balances bright citrus top notes of grapefruit and bergamot with a solid, spicy ginger foundation. It serves as a grounded, reliable choice for those seeking depth without …

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Maître de Blue by Maison Alhambra is a fresh woody fragrance for men that centers on a bright citrus opening. It offers a clean, aromatic experience perfect for daily wear in the office or casual settings. With a profile featuring grapefruit, ginger, and sandalwood, it provides a versatile and accessible scent for tho…

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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, Cavalier or Maître de Blue?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cavalier is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Maître de Blue is rated 3.84/5 from 163 votes. Choose Cavalier for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer. Choose Maître de Blue for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cavalier or Maître de Blue?

Cavalier lasts longest (Cavalier 80/100, Maître de Blue 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cavalier or Maître de Blue?

Cavalier projects furthest (Cavalier 63/100, Maître de Blue 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cavalier and Maître de Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Ginger and Agarwood.

What are the notes in Cavalier and Maître de Blue?

Cavalier has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Agarwood, Cedarwood and Amber, a base of Incense, Patchouli and Tonka. Maître de Blue has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine, Melon and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Labdanum, Patchouli and Sandalwood.