Kipling vs The Blues
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
KiplingChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
The BluesChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kipling2/4
The Blues2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Kipling
- Sillage & projection
- The Blues
- Value for money
- The Blues
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kipling
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KiplingWeilThe BluesThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%
4.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
50 votes
50%Love
17%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKipling
SillageThe Blues
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe BluesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
herbal77%
mossy69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
herbal69%
powdery61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ArtemisiaLavenderJuniperBergamotLemon
Heart
PineBasilGeraniumCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossLeatherMuskPatchouliCedar
Notes
SandalwoodTonka BeanCarnationArtemisiaCorianderBergamotLavenderGeraniumCardamomCinnamonOakmossJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Lavender, Bergamot and Geranium. Durations are only published for The Blues, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer67
Fall89
Winter100
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter0
Day100
Night–
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#12,642
PerfumerJean-Pierre Mary
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#42,642
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerKiplingHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWeil Kipling opens with a cold, sharp splash of bitter artemisia and pine needles, capturing the dry air of an autumn forest. As the initial clean burst of lavender and lemon cools down on your skin, a rustic heart of carnation and basil takes over, adding a dusty, herbal warmth. It feels classic and grounded, far rem…
Reviews →The Blues by The Dua Brand is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for men who appreciate traditional barbershop and fougere profiles. Released in 2021 as an Extrait de Parfum homage to classic masculine perfumery, it opens with an energetic rush of bergamot, crisp lavender, anise, and sharp artemisia. As the initial s…
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, Kipling or The Blues?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kipling is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes; The Blues is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Kipling for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose The Blues for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Kipling or The Blues?
They last about the same: Kipling 73/100, The Blues 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Kipling or The Blues?
The Blues projects furthest (The Blues 70/100, Kipling 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kipling and The Blues smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Lavender, Bergamot and Geranium.
Is Kipling or The Blues better for summer or winter?
Kipling suits daytime wear; The Blues suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kipling and The Blues?
Kipling has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Basil, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Musk and Patchouli. The Blues features Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Carnation, Artemisia and Coriander.
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