Espada Azul vs Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Sakamichi Parfums · 2019
Rank #68,969 Warm SpicyCitrus
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Espada AzulChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ice by Sakamichi Bleu MenChoose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Espada Azul2/4
Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Espada Azul
- Sillage & projection
- Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men
- Value for money
- Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men
- 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 ChameauIce by Sakamichi Bleu MenSakamichi ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%
3.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
33%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEspada Azul
SillageIce by Sakamichi Bleu Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIce by Sakamichi Bleu MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
green69%
fresh61%
warm spicy100%
citrus86%
fresh72%
patchouli58%
powdery44%
musky30%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitPeppermintOrangePink PepperNutmegCitrusLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
GingerJasmineCedarwoodVetiver
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodPatchouliFrankincenseLabdanum
Top
LemonGrapefruitPink PepperMint
Heart
GingerAmbraromeNutmegJasmine
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMuskLabdanumVetiverIncenseCedar
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 seasonSpring100
Summer78
Fall78
Winter44
Day100
Night78
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,888
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#68,969
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2019
Reviews0
Category winnerEspada AzulHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEspada 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 →Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men kicks off with a sharp splash of tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and cool crushed mint. As the initial brightness settles, warm ginger and nutmeg add a gentle spicy kick before drying down into smooth cedar, earthy patchouli, and clean white musk. It smells like a crisp, freshly laundered whit…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Espada Azul or Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Espada Azul is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Espada Azul for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Espada Azul or Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men?
Espada Azul lasts longest (Espada Azul 60/100, Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Espada Azul or Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men?
Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men projects furthest (Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men 63/100, Espada Azul 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Espada Azul and Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg and Lemon.
Is Espada Azul or Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men better for summer or winter?
Espada Azul suits daytime wear; Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Espada Azul and Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men?
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. Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Mint, heart notes of Ginger, Ambrarome, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Labdanum.
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