Fragrance comparison

Drowning In Bleu Tux vs Smyrna

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 434 ratings analysed

Drowning In Bleu Tux

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #65,870 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Smyrna

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.21433 votes

Rank #6,739 RoseFresh Spicy

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, day or night wear.
Smyrna
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Drowning In Bleu Tux1/2

Smyrna1/2

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: Smyrna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Drowning In Bleu TuxThe Dua Brand

SmyrnaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 433 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

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

42%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

433 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

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%

rose100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

aromatic60%

citrus50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh 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

Notes

Turkish RoseBlack PepperWoody NotesCardamomVetiverCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

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

Day100

Night100

Spring91

Summer56

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night72

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men3

Unisex47

Women49

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,870

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerSmyrnaHigher 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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Smyrna by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum balances crisp spice with a velvet floral core. The scent opens with a sharp flash of citruses cut by the crackle of black pepper and cool cardamom. As the brisk opening settles, Turkish rose steps forward, offering a dry, aromatic floral tone rather than a dewy garden aroma. Eart…

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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, Drowning In Bleu Tux or Smyrna?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Drowning In Bleu Tux is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Smyrna is rated 4.21/5 from 433 votes. Choose Drowning In Bleu Tux for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Smyrna for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do Drowning In Bleu Tux and Smyrna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose and Black Pepper.

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

Drowning In Bleu Tux suits day or night wear; Smyrna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Drowning In Bleu Tux features Lily-of-the-Valley, Bourbon Vanilla, Black Currant, Turkish Rose and Black Pepper. Smyrna features Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Woody Notes, Cardamom and Vetiver.