Fragrance comparison

Century Blue vs Vibrant Spirit

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 249 ratings analysed

4 wins

Century Blue

Alfred Dunhill

3.88234 votes

Rank #27,974 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Vibrant Spirit

Zara

3.2015 votes

Rank #62,337 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Century Blue takes 4 of 5 categories.

Century Blue
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Vibrant Spirit
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Century Blue4/5

Vibrant Spirit1/5

Ratings & consensus: Century Blue
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Century Blue
Sillage & projection: Century Blue
Value for money: Vibrant Spirit
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Century Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Century BlueAlfred Dunhill

Vibrant SpiritZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 234 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.20/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 45%Had 15%Want 40%

Category winnerCentury BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

234 votes

0%Love

33%Like

60%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityCentury Blue

SillageCentury Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVibrant SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

iris77%

earthy69%

salty61%

amber100%

musky83%

citrus65%

yellow floral48%

sweet30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

IrisGingerNeroliStyrax

Base

AmbroxanSea Saltoak mossPatchouli

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-Ylang

Base

Ambroxan

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCentury BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Century 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.

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Zara Vibrant Spirit relies on a minimalist blend to create an easygoing summer option. It pairs bright mandarin orange with the tropical sweetness of ylang-yllang, resting on a warm base of ambroxan. This scent works best for casual daytime wear during warm weather when you want a simple, refreshing profile.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Century Blue or Vibrant Spirit?

Century Blue takes 4 of 5 categories. Century Blue is rated 3.88/5 from 234 votes; Vibrant Spirit is rated 3.20/5 from 15 votes. Choose Century Blue for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Vibrant Spirit for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Century Blue or Vibrant Spirit?

Century Blue lasts longest (Century Blue 63/100, Vibrant Spirit 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Century Blue or Vibrant Spirit?

Century Blue projects furthest (Century Blue 58/100, Vibrant Spirit 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Century Blue and Vibrant Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and Ambroxan.

Is Century Blue or Vibrant Spirit better for summer or winter?

Vibrant Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Century Blue and Vibrant Spirit?

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. Vibrant Spirit has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, a base of Ambroxan.