Core vs Double Bleu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
70%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Double Bleu takes 5 of 5 categories.
CoreChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Double BleuChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Core0/5
Double Bleu5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Double Bleu
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Double Bleu
- Sillage & projection
- Double Bleu
- Value for money
- Double Bleu
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Double Bleu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CoreJunaid JamshedDouble BleuBhararaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 58%Had 26%Want 16%
4.04/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%
Category winnerDouble BleuRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
70%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
42%Love
34%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
71 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDouble Bleu
SillageDouble Bleu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDouble BleuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RosemaryPineappleNeroliBergamotLemon
Heart
CyclamenJasmineOakmossCardamom
Base
Tonka BeanMuskBrazilian Rosewood
Top
LemonPineappleBergamotRosemary
Heart
JasmineCoriander
Base
DriftwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Pineapple, Bergamot and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall25
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
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#41,666
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#14,539
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerDouble BleuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCore by Junaid Jamshed is a crisp aromatic scent that balances bright citrus notes like bergamot and lemon with a spicy heart. It offers an approachable profile for men, perfect for daily wear during warm spring days. The scent maintains a clean, professional character suitable for office environments where you want t…
Reviews →Double Bleu by Bharara is a crisp, aromatic fruity scent for men that arrived in 2021. It focuses on a prominent citrus and pineapple opening, transitioning into a light floral and coriander heart. Resting on a base of driftwood and musk, it feels clean and energetic, designed for guys who want an easy, everyday offic…
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, Core or Double Bleu?
Double Bleu takes 5 of 5 categories. Core is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes; Double Bleu is rated 4.04/5 from 71 votes. Choose Core for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Double Bleu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Core or Double Bleu?
Double Bleu lasts longest (Double Bleu 62/100, Core 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Core or Double Bleu?
Double Bleu projects furthest (Double Bleu 57/100, Core 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Core and Double Bleu smell similar?
Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Pineapple, Bergamot and Lemon.
Is Core or Double Bleu better for summer or winter?
Core suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Core and Double Bleu?
Core has top notes of Rosemary, Pineapple, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Cardamom, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Brazilian Rosewood. Double Bleu has top notes of Lemon, Pineapple, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Driftwood and Musk.
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