Fragrance comparison

Double Bleu vs Liquid Steel Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 82 ratings analysed

4 wins

Double Bleu

Bharara

4.0471 votes

Rank #14,522 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Liquid Steel Man

Linn Young

4.0011 votes

Rank #43,544 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Double Bleu takes 4 of 5 categories.

Double Bleu
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Liquid Steel Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Double Bleu4/5

Liquid Steel Man1/5

Ratings & consensus: Double Bleu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Double Bleu
Sillage & projection: Double Bleu
Value for money: Liquid Steel Man
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

Double BleuBharara

Liquid Steel ManLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 34%Want 24%

Category winnerDouble BleuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

71 votes

27%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDouble Bleu

SillageDouble Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value94

Category winnerLiquid Steel ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonPineappleBergamotRosemary

Heart

JasmineCoriander

Base

DriftwoodMusk

Top

NeroliLemonRosemaryBergamotPineapple

Heart

OakmossJasmineCardamomCorianderCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBrazilian RosewoodCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Pineapple, Bergamot and Rosemary. 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

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer100

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex14

Women4

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#43,544

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDouble BleuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Liquid Steel Man by Linn Young delivers a sharp, clean aromatic fougere profile built around crisp citrus and metallic wood accents. It opens with a bright burst of lemon, bergamot, and bitter neroli balanced by herbal rosemary. As the initial citrus fizz settles, a green heart of oakmoss, jasmine, and crushed coriand…

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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, Double Bleu or Liquid Steel Man?

Double Bleu takes 4 of 5 categories. Double Bleu is rated 4.04/5 from 71 votes; Liquid Steel Man is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Double Bleu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Liquid Steel Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Double Bleu or Liquid Steel Man?

Double Bleu lasts longest (Double Bleu 62/100, Liquid Steel Man 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Double Bleu or Liquid Steel Man?

Double Bleu projects furthest (Double Bleu 57/100, Liquid Steel Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Double Bleu and Liquid Steel Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pineapple, Bergamot and Rosemary.

Is Double Bleu or Liquid Steel Man better for summer or winter?

Liquid Steel Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Double Bleu and Liquid Steel Man?

Double Bleu has top notes of Lemon, Pineapple, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Driftwood and Musk. Liquid Steel Man has top notes of Neroli, Lemon, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Oakmoss, Jasmine, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Brazilian Rosewood.