Fragrance comparison

Gold Aoud vs Bleu 2.0

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 236 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gold Aoud

Mancera

3.86213 votes

Rank #8,413 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Bleu 2.0

Maracujá Brasil

3.8723 votes

Rank #54,985 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Aoud takes 5 of 6 categories.

Gold Aoud
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bleu 2.0
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gold Aoud5/6

Bleu 2.01/6

Ratings & consensus: Gold Aoud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gold Aoud
Sillage & projection: Gold Aoud
Value for money: Bleu 2.0
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Gold Aoud
Fragranxe ranking: Gold Aoud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold AoudMancera

Bleu 2.0Maracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 46%

3.87/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%

Category winnerGold AoudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

213 votes

22%Love

48%Like

26%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityGold Aoud

SillageGold Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value79

Category winnerBleu 2.0Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

rose84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

amber77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Agarwood (Oud)Mandarin OrangeSaffronBlack PepperBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseJasminePatchouli

Base8-11+ hrs

AmberWhite MuskLeatherSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMadagascar VanillaCedar

Top15-30 mins

CorianderMandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperLavenderMyrrhGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarAmberGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)Tonka Bean

Category winnerGold AoudLongest dry-down: 8-11+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall92

Winter25

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex47

Women24

Date 30%Casual 26%Work 24%Party 20%

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#54,985

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGold AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Gold Aoud delivers an energetic twist on the classic Eastern rose and wood pairing. The first spray releases a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and tangy mandarin orange that cuts through the initial solvent punch. Within fifteen minutes, this bright citrus haze softens into a rich core of Bulgarian rose, earth…

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Bleu 2.0 by Maracujá Brasil opens with a brisk splash of grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. A sharp pinch of coriander adds immediate green snap. It kicks off energetic and clean. Within twenty minutes, the citrus gives way to aromatic French lavender, minty geranium, and warm black pepper. The dr…

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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, Gold Aoud or Bleu 2.0?

Gold Aoud takes 5 of 6 categories. Gold Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 213 votes; Bleu 2.0 is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose Gold Aoud for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bleu 2.0 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Aoud or Bleu 2.0?

Gold Aoud lasts longest (Gold Aoud 81/100, Bleu 2.0 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Aoud or Bleu 2.0?

Gold Aoud projects furthest (Gold Aoud 74/100, Bleu 2.0 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Aoud and Bleu 2.0 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper and Bergamot.

Is Gold Aoud or Bleu 2.0 better for summer or winter?

Gold Aoud suits evening wear; Bleu 2.0 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Aoud and Bleu 2.0?

Gold Aoud has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Mandarin Orange, Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Amber, White Musk, Leather and Sandalwood. Bleu 2.0 has top notes of Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Myrrh and Geranium, a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber and Guaiac Wood.