Alexandria Fragrances California Blues vs Rasasi Fresh Waves

The Scent Atlas community has tested both. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Creed Aventus.

Alexandria Fragrances California Blues — dupe of Creed AventusRasasi Fresh Waves — dupe of Creed Aventus

Comparison

Alexandria Fragrances California BluesRasasi Fresh Waves
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review7.4/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.0/107.2/10
Projection7.5/106.8/10
Scent accuracy8.2/107.5/10
Value for money7.8/108.2/10
Price£39£25
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byCreed AventusCreed Aventus

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Alexandria Fragrances California Blues

Top Notes

  • Lemon
  • Marine Notes
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Lavender
  • Rosemary
  • Neroli

Base Notes

  • Musk
  • Amber
  • Cedarwood

Rasasi Fresh Waves

Top Notes

  • Pineapple
  • Bergamot
  • Lemon
  • Lime
  • Plum
  • Pear
  • Black Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Freesia
  • Lily of the Valley

Base Notes

  • Musk
  • Amber
  • Cedarwood

Shared Notes

  • Lemon
  • Bergamot
  • Musk
  • Amber
  • Cedarwood

5 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Alexandria Fragrances California Blues (8.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Alexandria Fragrances California Blues (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Alexandria Fragrances California Blues (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Rasasi Fresh Waves (8.2/10)
  • Price: Wins Rasasi Fresh Waves (£25)

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