Stamino Blue vs BALR. 2
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Stamino Blue takes 2 of 3 categories.
Stamino BlueChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
BALR. 2Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Stamino Blue2/3
BALR. 21/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Stamino Blue
- Sillage & projection
- Stamino Blue
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- BALR. 2
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Stamino BluePrime CollectionBALR. 2BALR.Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 16%Had 26%Want 58%
3.55/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 59%Had 22%Want 20%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
80%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
18%Love
36%Like
27%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityStamino Blue
SillageStamino Blue
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody88%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy65%
amber53%
powdery42%
fruity100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
floral69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
LemonGrapefruit
Heart2 to 3 hours
VetiverNutmeg
Base4 to 6 hours
CedarSandalwoodOlibanum
Top
BergamotGrapefruitNutmegPink PepperOrange
Heart
JasmineGingerVetiverCedarCoumarinDried Fruits
Base
Tonka BeanLabdanumSandalwoodOlibanum
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Cedar. Durations are only published for Stamino Blue, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night40
Spring80
Summer0
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night25
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#72,092
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#61,751
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2019
Reviews0
Category winnerBALR. 2Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotStamino Blue by Prime Collection opens with a sharp burst of fresh citrus, led by bright lemon and bitter grapefruit. As the brisk opening settles, a heart of earthy vetiver and warm nutmeg introduces an aromatic, fresh spicy core that feels tailored for daily wear. The dry-down leans into a dry woody base of cedar an…
Reviews →BALR. 2 starts with a sharp, bright citrus splash. Bitter grapefruit and sweet orange immediately dominate the air, backed by the dry, culinary heat of freshly grated nutmeg. As the initial freshness settles on the skin, ginger and cedar wood form a dry, solid structure that prevents the scent from sliding into sweetn…
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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
♛
Lime & NeroliMahdi PerfumesWINNER
vs
BanditRobert PiguetRUNNER-UP
1 person compared this today
Lime & NeroliMahdi PerfumesWINNER
vs
BanditRobert PiguetRUNNER-UP
♛
Plum de VeloursSuperfumistaWINNER
vs
Royal FlushTestament LondonRUNNER-UP
1 person compared this today
Plum de VeloursSuperfumistaWINNER
vs
Royal FlushTestament LondonRUNNER-UP
Malbec IconO BoticárioRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Amber FusionKarakash PerfumeWINNER
Jette 7Flowers Cherry BlossomJette JoopRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
KoiameJ-ScentWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Stamino Blue or BALR. 2?
Stamino Blue takes 2 of 3 categories. Stamino Blue is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes; BALR. 2 is rated 3.55/5 from 12 votes. Choose Stamino Blue for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose BALR. 2 for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Stamino Blue or BALR. 2?
Stamino Blue lasts longest (Stamino Blue 71/100, BALR. 2 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Stamino Blue or BALR. 2?
Stamino Blue projects furthest (Stamino Blue 56/100, BALR. 2 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Stamino Blue and BALR. 2 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Cedar.
Is Stamino Blue or BALR. 2 better for summer or winter?
Stamino Blue suits daytime wear; BALR. 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Stamino Blue and BALR. 2?
Stamino Blue has top notes of Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Vetiver and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Olibanum. BALR. 2 has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Vetiver and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Olibanum.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons