Gyan vs Bleu Caribbean Dua
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gyan takes 3 of 4 categories.
GyanChoose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Bleu Caribbean DuaChoose it for a amber and rum character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gyan3/4
Bleu Caribbean Dua1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gyan
- Sillage & projection
- Gyan
- Value for money
- Bleu Caribbean Dua
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gyan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GyanBvlgariBleu Caribbean DuaThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 955 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate66%Love
22%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
761 votes
67%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGyan
SillageGyan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBleu Caribbean DuaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpatchouli100%
white floral90%
warm spicy80%
amber70%
balsamic60%
woody50%
amber100%
rum90%
smoky80%
soft spicy70%
sweet60%
balsamic50%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
PatchouliJasmine SambacIncense
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Pink PepperWhite RumIncenseSugar CaneGrapefruitSicilian LemonJasmine SambacBergamotLabdanumCoconutVetiverNutmeg
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac and Incense. Durations are only published for Bleu Caribbean Dua, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring98
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night35
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#1,205
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#41,826
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerGyanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGyan by Bvlgari is a polished patchouli, jasmine and incense fragrance with a formal, expensive feel. The patchouli reads smooth rather than dirty, with white floral brightness and a warm balsamic smoke underneath. It suits someone who wants a refined masculine floral woody scent with strong presence and long wear. S…
Reviews →Bleu Caribbean Dua blends the sunny, beachside energy of coconut and white rum with the crisp, clean structure of a classic blue scent. Right away, you get a splash of tart lime, bright grapefruit, and sweet sugar cane that feels like sipping a tropical drink on a warm afternoon deck. As it settles, fresh ginger and c…
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, Gyan or Bleu Caribbean Dua?
Gyan takes 3 of 4 categories. Gyan is rated 4.32/5 from 955 votes; Bleu Caribbean Dua is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Gyan for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Bleu Caribbean Dua for a amber and rum character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gyan or Bleu Caribbean Dua?
Gyan lasts longest (Gyan 77/100, Bleu Caribbean Dua 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gyan or Bleu Caribbean Dua?
Gyan projects furthest (Gyan 68/100, Bleu Caribbean Dua 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gyan and Bleu Caribbean Dua smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac and Incense.
Is Gyan or Bleu Caribbean Dua better for summer or winter?
Bleu Caribbean Dua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gyan and Bleu Caribbean Dua?
Gyan features Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense. Bleu Caribbean Dua features Pink Pepper, White Rum, Incense, Sugar Cane and Grapefruit.
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