Fragrance comparison

Kalsekar Signature Bleu vs Un Bois Sepia

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 193 ratings analysed

Kalsekar Signature Bleu

Rasasi

—0 votes

Rank #74,454 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Un Bois Sepia

Serge Lutens

3.59193 votes

Rank #33,450 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Kalsekar Signature Bleu
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money.
Un Bois Sepia
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kalsekar Signature Bleu1/2

Un Bois Sepia1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Kalsekar Signature Bleu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Un Bois Sepia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kalsekar Signature BleuRasasi

Un Bois SepiaSerge Lutens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.59/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

18%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

193 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value35

Category winnerKalsekar Signature BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber86%

balsamic72%

warm spicy58%

sweet44%

aromatic30%

woody100%

aromatic88%

balsamic77%

earthy65%

patchouli53%

amber42%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, balsamic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OpoponaxCardamom

Heart

Gurjan balsamPink PepperMyrrhTonka

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiverAmberOud

Notes

CypressVetiverOpoponaxPatchouliSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOpoponax, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer32

Fall100

Winter48

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men71

Unisex24

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,450

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUn Bois SepiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kalsekar Signature Bleu is a deep, woody spicy fragrance for men that centers on a resinous profile. It blends sharp cardamom with rich opoponax and myrrh to create a serious, grounded scent. This 2024 release is best suited for cooler weather or formal evening settings where a heavier presence is needed. It provides …

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Serge Lutens Un Bois Sepia brings a dry, silver-grey woodiness that steps away from the house's signature sweet resins. It wraps cypress and vetiver in a cool, atmospheric haze, creating a quiet shade suitable for cool autumn days. This is a scent for those who prefer understated, earthy wood tones over modern sugary …

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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.

Do Kalsekar Signature Bleu and Un Bois Sepia smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, balsamic and amber accords. Common notes include Opoponax, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Kalsekar Signature Bleu or Un Bois Sepia better for summer or winter?

Un Bois Sepia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kalsekar Signature Bleu and Un Bois Sepia?

Kalsekar Signature Bleu has top notes of Opoponax and Cardamom, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Pink Pepper, Myrrh and Tonka, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Un Bois Sepia features Cypress, Vetiver, Opoponax, Patchouli and Sandalwood.