Fragrance comparison

Invasion of the Bleu Barbers vs Mandarina Duck Blue

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

4 wins

Invasion of the Bleu Barbers

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #41,251 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarina Duck Blue

Mandarina Duck

3.9454 votes

Rank #19,743 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Invasion of the Bleu Barbers takes 4 of 5 categories.

Invasion of the Bleu Barbers
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mandarina Duck Blue
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Invasion of the Bleu Barbers4/5

Mandarina Duck Blue1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Invasion of the Bleu Barbers
Sillage & projection: Invasion of the Bleu Barbers
Value for money: Invasion of the Bleu Barbers
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Invasion of the Bleu Barbers
Fragranxe ranking: Mandarina Duck Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Invasion of the Bleu BarbersThe Dua Brand

Mandarina Duck BlueMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 36%Had 30%Want 34%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

22%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityInvasion of the Bleu Barbers

SillageInvasion of the Bleu Barbers

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerInvasion of the Bleu BarbersBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

marine77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Iso E SuperGrapefruitLavenderIncenseViolet LeafPink PepperThymeSicilian LemonSandalwoodPatchouliCardamomVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Violet LeafCardamom

Base4-6 hrs

CedarAmberTonka Bean

Category winnerInvasion of the Bleu BarbersLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Spring91

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 35%Casual 29%Date 23%Party 13%

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 47%Work 34%Party 10%Date 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMandarina Duck BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Invasion of the Bleu Barbers by The Dua Brand opens with an energetic burst of Sicilian lemon, chilled spearmint, and tart grapefruit. Within minutes, the zesty citrus gives way to a refined barbershop core built around herbal Grasse lavender, spicy cardamom, and violet leaf. As it settles onto the skin, a rich base o…

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Mandarina Duck Blue delivers a no-nonsense splash of salty ocean air paired with sharp grapefruit and bitter bergamot. It opens fast and loud. You get an immediate hit of cool citrus that feels like stepping out of a cold shower on a scorching July morning. Within twenty minutes, the sharp edges soften as green violet…

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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, Invasion of the Bleu Barbers or Mandarina Duck Blue?

Invasion of the Bleu Barbers takes 4 of 5 categories. Invasion of the Bleu Barbers is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Mandarina Duck Blue is rated 3.94/5 from 54 votes. Choose Invasion of the Bleu Barbers for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandarina Duck Blue for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Invasion of the Bleu Barbers or Mandarina Duck Blue?

Invasion of the Bleu Barbers lasts longest (Invasion of the Bleu Barbers 80/100, Mandarina Duck Blue 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Invasion of the Bleu Barbers or Mandarina Duck Blue?

Invasion of the Bleu Barbers projects furthest (Invasion of the Bleu Barbers 75/100, Mandarina Duck Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Invasion of the Bleu Barbers and Mandarina Duck Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Violet Leaf and Cardamom.

Is Invasion of the Bleu Barbers or Mandarina Duck Blue better for summer or winter?

Invasion of the Bleu Barbers suits daytime wear; Mandarina Duck Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Invasion of the Bleu Barbers and Mandarina Duck Blue?

Invasion of the Bleu Barbers features Iso E Super, Grapefruit, Lavender, Incense and Violet Leaf. Mandarina Duck Blue has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Amber and Tonka Bean.