Fragrance comparison

Stranger Edition vs 1 And Only Bleu Dua

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Stranger Edition

Mark Des Vince

4.176 votes

Rank #38,744 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

1 And Only Bleu Dua

The Dua Brand

4.005 votes

Rank #45,079 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1 And Only Bleu Dua takes 4 of 5 categories.

Stranger Edition
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1 And Only Bleu Dua
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Stranger Edition1/5

1 And Only Bleu Dua4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1 And Only Bleu Dua
Sillage & projection: 1 And Only Bleu Dua
Value for money: 1 And Only Bleu Dua
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 1 And Only Bleu Dua
Fragranxe ranking: Stranger Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Stranger EditionMark Des Vince

1 And Only Bleu DuaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 77%Had 0%Want 23%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 69%Had 15%Want 15%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

40%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1 And Only Bleu Dua

Sillage1 And Only Bleu Dua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value69

Category winner1 And Only Bleu DuaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

tobacco69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegGingerLabdanum

Heart1 to 2 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodMintJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

CitrusesIncenseGrapefruitVetiverCedarPink Pepper

Notes

TobaccoGrapefruitPink PepperIncenseMintSandalwoodCardamomGingerCedarAmberLemonOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Category winner1 And Only Bleu DuaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,744

PerfumerFaizal C.P

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#45,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerStranger EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stranger Edition by Mark Des Vince offers a crisp, woody aromatic profile built for daily wear. It opens with an unusual kick of spicy nutmeg, warm ginger, and resinous labdanum. As the scent settles, a clean heart emerges through fresh mint, smooth sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and a touch of jasmine. The base anchor…

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1 And Only Bleu Dua by The Dua Brand brings together two of modern perfumery's most popular masculine styles into a single, straightforward bottle. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit and fresh mint, giving you that crisp shower-gel brightness you expect from a classic blue fragrance. As the brisk …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Stranger Edition or 1 And Only Bleu Dua?

1 And Only Bleu Dua takes 4 of 5 categories. Stranger Edition is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; 1 And Only Bleu Dua is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Stranger Edition for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1 And Only Bleu Dua for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Stranger Edition or 1 And Only Bleu Dua?

1 And Only Bleu Dua lasts longest (1 And Only Bleu Dua 70/100, Stranger Edition 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stranger Edition or 1 And Only Bleu Dua?

1 And Only Bleu Dua projects furthest (1 And Only Bleu Dua 56/100, Stranger Edition 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stranger Edition and 1 And Only Bleu Dua smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Sandalwood, Mint and Incense.

Is Stranger Edition or 1 And Only Bleu Dua better for summer or winter?

Stranger Edition suits daytime wear; 1 And Only Bleu Dua suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stranger Edition and 1 And Only Bleu Dua?

Stranger Edition has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger and Labdanum, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Mint and Jasmine, a base of Citruses, Incense, Grapefruit and Vetiver. 1 And Only Bleu Dua features Tobacco, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Incense and Mint.