Fragrance comparison

1905 vs Blue

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 173 ratings analysed

4 wins

1905

Detaille

4.26159 votes

Rank #23,195 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Blue

ALREHAB PERFUMES

4.0714 votes

Rank #31,327 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1905 takes 4 of 5 categories.

1905
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

19054/5

Blue1/5

Ratings & consensus: 1905
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1905
Sillage & projection: 1905
Value for money: Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1905

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1905Detaille

BlueALREHAB PERFUMES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 65%Had 9%Want 26%

Category winner1905Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

159 votes

29%Love

50%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity1905

Sillage1905

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value97

Category winnerBlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

violet69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

fruity91%

citrus83%

green74%

sweet65%

fresh56%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumVioletCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangRoseOrange Blossom

Base6-8 hrs

oak mossVetyverSandalwood

Top

TangerineNeroliBlackcurrantGalbanumViolet

Heart

Lily of the ValleyRaspberryHyacinthJasmineNarcissusRoseIris

Base

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodCedarOakmossVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Violet, Jasmine and Iris. Durations are only published for 1905, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer42

Fall78

Winter69

Day100

Night47

Spring88

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex27

Women69

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#31,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winner1905Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille 1905 is an old-school green chypre with a sunny floral heart. It starts crisp and sharp. A burst of bitter galbanum and crushed violet leaf cuts through the air before melting into a powdery bouquet of iris, jasmine, and classic rose. You get the snap of green stems alongside vintage French soap. Underneath, …

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Al Rehab Blue is a clean, easy-to-wear fresh scent that starts a little green and generic, then settles into a familiar cologne style with citrus and airy florals. Think tangerine and neroli up top, a soft fruity floral heart, then a light woody, mossy amber base. Expect moderate projection and a wear time that can fe…

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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, 1905 or Blue?

1905 takes 4 of 5 categories. 1905 is rated 4.26/5 from 159 votes; Blue is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes. Choose 1905 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1905 or Blue?

1905 lasts longest (1905 74/100, Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1905 or Blue?

1905 projects furthest (1905 65/100, Blue 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1905 and Blue smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Violet, Jasmine and Iris.

Is 1905 or Blue better for summer or winter?

1905 suits daytime wear; Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1905 and Blue?

1905 has top notes of Galbanum, Violet and Cassis, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of oak moss, Vetyver and Sandalwood. Blue has top notes of Tangerine, Neroli, Blackcurrant and Galbanum, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Raspberry, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Cedar and Oakmoss.