The Blues vs Xpressive
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.
The BluesChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
XpressiveChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Blues2/4
Xpressive2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Blues
- Sillage & projection
- The Blues
- Value for money
- Xpressive
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Xpressive
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The BluesThe Dua BrandXpressiveWomoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%
4.25/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
17%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
38%Love
50%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Blues
SillageThe Blues
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerXpressiveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
herbal69%
powdery61%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
herbal61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
SandalwoodTonka BeanCarnationArtemisiaCorianderBergamotLavenderGeraniumCardamomCinnamonOakmossJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
Top
ArtemisiaLavenderBergamot
Heart
NutmegPepperJasmineAngelica
Base
LeatherSandalwoodAmberGuaiac WoodTobacco
InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Artemisia, Bergamot and Lavender. Durations are only published for The Blues, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring29
Summer0
Fall100
Winter57
Day17
Night100
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#42,809
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#33,901
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerXpressiveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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 →Xpressive by Womo is an oriental fougere for men that balances sharp aromatics with a grounded, woody core. Artemisia, lavender, and bergamot provide an initial bracing freshness that settles into a complex heart of nutmeg and pepper. It is a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a versatile, slightly spicy sc…
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, The Blues or Xpressive?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Blues is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Xpressive is rated 4.25/5 from 13 votes. Choose The Blues for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Xpressive for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, The Blues or Xpressive?
The Blues lasts longest (The Blues 72/100, Xpressive 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Blues or Xpressive?
The Blues projects furthest (The Blues 70/100, Xpressive 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Blues and Xpressive smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Artemisia, Bergamot and Lavender.
Is The Blues or Xpressive better for summer or winter?
The Blues suits daytime wear; Xpressive suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Blues and Xpressive?
The Blues features Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Carnation, Artemisia and Coriander. Xpressive has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Pepper, Jasmine and Angelica, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Amber and Guaiac Wood.
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