Century Blue vs Defy Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Century Blue takes 4 of 7 categories.
Century BlueChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Defy Eau de ParfumChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Century Blue4/7
Defy Eau de Parfum3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Century Blue
- Community sentiment
- Century Blue
- Longevity
- Defy Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Century Blue
- Value for money
- Century Blue
- Versatility
- Defy Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Defy Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Century BlueAlfred DunhillDefy Eau de ParfumCalvin KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 234 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.71/ 5 · 496 votes
Have 63%Had 14%Want 23%
Category winnerCentury BlueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
234 votes
23%Love
44%Like
19%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate
496 votes
Category winnerCentury BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDefy Eau de Parfum
SillageCentury Blue
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCentury BlueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
iris77%
earthy69%
salty61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
leather69%
earthy61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
IrisGingerNeroliStyrax
Base
AmbroxanSea Saltoak mossPatchouli
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeBlack Pepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
Saffiano LeatherSuede
Base2 to 3 hours
Haitian Vetiver
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Defy Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Spring94
Summer60
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night94
Category winnerDefy Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,068
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#29,402
PerfumerPascal Gaurin
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDefy Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCentury Blue by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Century Blue was launched in 2019. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Black Pepper; middle notes are Iris, Ginger, Neroli and Styrax; base notes are Ambroxan, Sea Salt, oak moss and Patchouli.
Reviews →Calvin Klein Defy Eau de Parfum delivers a crisp, modern mix of bright citrus, spicy warmth, and smooth leather. The scent starts with juicy mandarin orange sharpened by black pepper, giving off a clean kick right away. As it settles, saffiano leather and soft suede take over the middle, creating a refined texture tha…
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, Century Blue or Defy Eau de Parfum?
Century Blue takes 4 of 7 categories. Century Blue is rated 3.88/5 from 234 votes; Defy Eau de Parfum is rated 3.71/5 from 496 votes. Choose Century Blue for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Defy Eau de Parfum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Century Blue or Defy Eau de Parfum?
They last about the same: Defy Eau de Parfum 64/100, Century Blue 63/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Century Blue or Defy Eau de Parfum?
Century Blue projects furthest (Century Blue 58/100, Defy Eau de Parfum 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Century Blue and Defy Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper.
Is Century Blue or Defy Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Defy Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Defy Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Defy Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Century Blue and Defy Eau de Parfum?
Century Blue has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Ginger, Neroli and Styrax, a base of Ambroxan, Sea Salt, oak moss and Patchouli. Defy Eau de Parfum has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Saffiano Leather and Suede, a base of Haitian Vetiver.
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