Fragrance comparison

Mesquite vs Azul

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Mesquite

Demeter Fragrance

3.2914 votes

Rank #55,626 BalsamicAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Azul

Aqua Dos Açores Atlantic Ocean

4.0021 votes

Rank #21,802 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azul takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mesquite
Choose it for a balsamic and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Azul
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mesquite1/5

Azul4/5

Ratings & consensus: Azul
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Azul
Sillage & projection: Mesquite
Value for money: Azul
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Azul

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MesquiteDemeter Fragrance

AzulAqua Dos Açores Atlantic Ocean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 14%Had 9%Want 77%

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

Category winnerAzulRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

21%Like

14%Ok

21%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAzul

SillageMesquite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value56

Category winnerAzulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

balsamic100%

aromatic77%

terpenic53%

woody30%

aromatic100%

marine90%

amber80%

balsamic70%

woody60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, balsamic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mastic or LentisqueWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Sea NotesOzonic notesBergamot

Heart

Clary SageMastic or LentisqueJasmineBourbon GeraniumWoody Notes

Base

AmbergrisDavanaJapanese CypressOpoponax

InformationalShared notesMastic or Lentisque and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Mesquite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day44

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 48%Date 22%Party 19%Work 11%

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,626

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#21,802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAzulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance Mesquite delivers an unapologetic blast of real outdoor woodsmoke. It pulls no punches. You get dry timber, bitter mastic resin, and the savory char of a Texas barbecue pit right from the first spray. A fleeting whiff of solvent alcohol gives way within ninety seconds to authentic glowing embers and …

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Azul opens with a blast of salty sea notes, tart bergamot, and crisp ozonic minerals. That marine bite hits right away, resembling cold ocean spray striking wet coastal rock on a windy morning. As the brisk opening settles, Japanese cypress, herbal clary sage, and dry ambergris take over the heart. The scent remains …

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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, Mesquite or Azul?

Azul takes 4 of 5 categories. Mesquite is rated 3.29/5 from 14 votes; Azul is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes. Choose Mesquite for a balsamic and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Azul for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mesquite or Azul?

Azul lasts longest (Azul 73/100, Mesquite 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mesquite or Azul?

Mesquite projects furthest (Mesquite 75/100, Azul 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mesquite and Azul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, balsamic and woody accords. Common notes include Mastic or Lentisque and Woody Notes.

Is Mesquite or Azul better for summer or winter?

Mesquite suits evening wear; Azul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mesquite and Azul?

Mesquite features Mastic or Lentisque and Woody Notes. Azul has top notes of Sea Notes, Ozonic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Clary Sage, Mastic or Lentisque, Jasmine and Bourbon Geranium, a base of Ambergris, Davana, Japanese Cypress and Opoponax.