Fragrance comparison

Double Bleu vs Usiku

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

4 wins

Double Bleu

Bharara

4.0471 votes

Rank #14,593 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Usiku

Jo Wood Organics

3.8817 votes

Rank #40,222 Warm SpicyAromatic

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 value for money. Best in spring.
Usiku
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Double Bleu4/5

Usiku1/5

Ratings & consensus: Double Bleu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Double Bleu
Sillage & projection: Usiku
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

Double BleuBharara

UsikuJo Wood Organics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 26%Had 19%Want 55%

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

29%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityDouble Bleu

SillageUsiku

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDouble BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonPineappleBergamotRosemary

Heart

JasmineCoriander

Base

DriftwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

GingerCardamomRosemaryPineapple

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCorianderClary Sage

Base4-6 hrs

CedarPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Rosemary and Coriander. Durations are only published for Usiku, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex14

Women4

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#40,222

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Usiku by Jo Wood Organics delivers an earthy, unfiltered blast of real botanical power. The opening hits fast with pungent ginger, crushed rosemary, and an unexpected splash of tart pineapple. You will immediately notice the lack of synthetic polish. This is raw, invigorating plant matter that smells like crushed pine…

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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 Usiku?

Double Bleu takes 4 of 5 categories. Double Bleu is rated 4.04/5 from 71 votes; Usiku is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes. Choose Double Bleu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Usiku for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Double Bleu or Usiku?

Double Bleu lasts longest (Double Bleu 62/100, Usiku 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Double Bleu or Usiku?

Usiku projects furthest (Usiku 63/100, Double Bleu 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Double Bleu and Usiku smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Rosemary and Coriander.

Is Double Bleu or Usiku better for summer or winter?

Usiku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Double Bleu and Usiku?

Double Bleu has top notes of Lemon, Pineapple, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Driftwood and Musk. Usiku has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Rosemary and Pineapple, heart notes of Clove, Coriander and Clary Sage, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver.