Fragrance comparison

Christopher vs The Blues

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Christopher

Blöke

1.001 votes

Rank #72,969 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Blues

The Dua Brand

4.176 votes

Rank #42,809 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Blues takes 4 of 4 categories.

Christopher
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character.
The Blues
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Christopher0/4

The Blues4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChristopherBlöke

The BluesThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityThe Blues

SillageThe Blues

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value60

Category winnerThe BluesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

lavender84%

tobacco77%

leather69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegPepper

Heart

LavenderArtemisia

Base

TobaccoLeatherSandalwoodGuaiac Wood

Notes

SandalwoodTonka BeanCarnationArtemisiaCorianderBergamotLavenderGeraniumCardamomCinnamonOakmossJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Artemisia and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for The Blues, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,969

PerfumerChristopher Valiante

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerThe BluesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christopher by Blöke is a dry woody leather fragrance created by independent perfumer Christopher Valiante. The opening delivers a sharp blast of black pepper and freshly ground nutmeg, creating an intense, hot spice rush. In the heart, bitter artemisia and herbal lavender introduce an aromatic, slightly medicinal con…

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The Blues by The Dua Brand is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for men who appreciate traditional barbershop and fougere profiles. Released in 2021 as an Extrait de Parfum homage to classic masculine perfumery, it opens with an energetic rush of bergamot, crisp lavender, anise, and sharp artemisia. As the initial s…

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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, Christopher or The Blues?

The Blues takes 4 of 4 categories. Christopher is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; The Blues is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Christopher for a woody and fresh spicy character. Choose The Blues for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Christopher or The Blues?

The Blues lasts longest (The Blues 72/100, Christopher 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christopher or The Blues?

The Blues projects furthest (The Blues 70/100, Christopher 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christopher and The Blues smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Artemisia and Sandalwood.

Is Christopher or The Blues better for summer or winter?

The Blues suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christopher and The Blues?

Christopher has top notes of Nutmeg and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender and Artemisia, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. The Blues features Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Carnation, Artemisia and Coriander.