Fragrance comparison

Espada Azul vs Dusk

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

4 wins

Espada Azul

Le Chameau

4.258 votes

Rank #56,888 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Dusk

Oakcha

3.3611 votes

Rank #64,035 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Espada Azul takes 4 of 4 categories.

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.
Dusk
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Espada Azul4/4

Dusk0/4

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

Espada AzulLe Chameau

DuskOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 74%Had 5%Want 21%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

18%Love

18%Like

45%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityEspada Azul

SillageEspada Azul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value70

Category winnerEspada AzulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitPeppermintOrangePink PepperNutmegCitrusLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

GingerJasmineCedarwoodVetiver

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodPatchouliFrankincenseLabdanum

Top

Pink PepperMintGrapefruitLemon

Heart

Iso E SuperGingerJasmineNutmeg

Base

IncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliVetiverCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg and Lemon. Durations are only published for Espada Azul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall78

Winter44

Day100

Night78

Spring100

Summer17

Fall83

Winter67

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEspada AzulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Plum de VeloursSuperfumistaWINNER vs

Royal FlushTestament LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Malbec IconO BoticárioRUNNER-UP vs

Amber FusionKarakash PerfumeWINNER

1 person compared this today

Jette 7Flowers Cherry BlossomJette JoopRUNNER-UP vs

KoiameJ-ScentWINNER

1 person compared this today

Madly Kenzo! Eau de ToiletteKenzoRUNNER-UP vs

PerpetuumBrocardWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Espada Azul or Dusk?

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

Which lasts longer, Espada Azul or Dusk?

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

Which projects more, Espada Azul or Dusk?

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

Do Espada Azul and Dusk smell similar?

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

Is Espada Azul or Dusk better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Espada Azul and Dusk?

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. 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.