Fragrance comparison

Drowning In Bleu Tux vs Fantasquatic

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

Drowning In Bleu Tux

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #63,699 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Fantasquatic

Mugler

3.83116 votes

Rank #16,095 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Drowning In Bleu Tux
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.
Fantasquatic
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Drowning In Bleu Tux1/2

Fantasquatic1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Drowning In Bleu Tux
Fragranxe ranking: Fantasquatic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Drowning In Bleu TuxThe Dua Brand

FantasquaticMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

32%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

116 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value41

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

marine91%

amber83%

salty74%

warm spicy65%

woody56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyBourbon VanillaBlack CurrantTurkish RoseBlack PepperViolet LeafGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodGrapefruitWhite MuskPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea NotesCardamomCoriander

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisPapyrusPatchouli

Category winnerDrowning In Bleu TuxLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Party 29%Casual 21%Work 16%

Men20

Unisex64

Women16

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,699

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerFantasquaticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Drowning In Bleu Tux by The Dua Brand brings together the crisp sparkle of an aromatic blue scent and the cozy warmth of spiced vanilla woods. It opens with an energetic splash of tart grapefruit, fresh lemon, and sharp ginger before easing into a spicy floral heart of coriander, black pepper, and Turkish rose. As the…

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Fantasquatic by Mugler delivers an unexpected twist on the traditional summer aquatic. A sharp splash of tart grapefruit and bitter lemon peel cuts through the air first. Seconds later, crushed green cardamom seeds and cold coriander seeds crackle against an authentic surge of salty sea notes. You will not find sticky…

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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, Drowning In Bleu Tux or Fantasquatic?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Drowning In Bleu Tux is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Fantasquatic is rated 3.83/5 from 116 votes. Choose Drowning In Bleu Tux for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Fantasquatic for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Drowning In Bleu Tux and Fantasquatic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Patchouli.

Is Drowning In Bleu Tux or Fantasquatic better for summer or winter?

Drowning In Bleu Tux suits evening wear; Fantasquatic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drowning In Bleu Tux and Fantasquatic?

Drowning In Bleu Tux features Lily-of-the-Valley, Bourbon Vanilla, Black Currant, Turkish Rose and Black Pepper. Fantasquatic has top notes of Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Sea Notes, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Ambergris, Papyrus and Patchouli.