Fragrance comparison

Dusk vs Espada Azul

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Dusk

Oakcha

3.3611 votes

Rank #64,035 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Espada Azul

Le Chameau

4.258 votes

Rank #56,888 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Espada Azul takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dusk
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Espada Azul
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dusk0/4

Espada Azul4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Espada Azul
Sillage & projection: Espada Azul
Value for money: Espada Azul
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Espada Azul

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DuskOakcha

Espada AzulLe Chameau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 74%Had 5%Want 21%

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

18%Like

45%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityEspada Azul

SillageEspada Azul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value88

Category winnerEspada AzulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperMintGrapefruitLemon

Heart

Iso E SuperGingerJasmineNutmeg

Base

IncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliVetiverCedarLabdanum

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitPeppermintOrangePink PepperNutmegCitrusLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

GingerJasmineCedarwoodVetiver

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodPatchouliFrankincenseLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon and Ginger. Durations are only published for Espada Azul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer17

Fall83

Winter67

Day57

Night100

Spring100

Summer78

Fall78

Winter44

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEspada AzulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oakcha Dusk opens with an energetic burst of tart grapefruit, bright lemon, and crisp cooling mint, sharpened by a pinch of pink pepper. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent shifts into a smooth blend of spicy ginger, clean jasmine, and cedarwood wrapped in warm incense. It brings the familiar feel of a fr…

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Espada Azul by Le Chameau is a fresh woody spicy fragrance built for daily wear. It opens with an energetic rush of tart grapefruit, sharp lemon, sweet orange, and brisk peppermint, sharpened by pink pepper and a sprinkle of nutmeg. That brisk citrus profile quickly gains spine as cedarwood, earthy vetiver, warm ginge…

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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, Dusk or Espada Azul?

Espada Azul takes 4 of 4 categories. Dusk is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes; Espada Azul is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Dusk for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Espada Azul for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dusk or Espada Azul?

Espada Azul lasts longest (Espada Azul 60/100, Dusk 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dusk or Espada Azul?

Espada Azul projects furthest (Espada Azul 46/100, Dusk 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dusk and Espada Azul smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon and Ginger.

Is Dusk or Espada Azul better for summer or winter?

Dusk suits evening wear; Espada Azul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dusk and Espada Azul?

Dusk has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mint, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Ginger, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, White Musk and Patchouli. Espada Azul has top notes of Grapefruit, Peppermint, Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine, Cedarwood and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Frankincense and Labdanum.