Fragrance comparison

360° Blue for Men vs Esoteric

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 123 ratings analysed

3 wins

360° Blue for Men

Perry Ellis

3.61120 votes

Rank #14,040 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Esoteric

Parfums Vintage

3.333 votes

Rank #24,781 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

360° Blue for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

360° Blue for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Esoteric
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

360° Blue for Men3/4

Esoteric1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Esoteric
Sillage & projection: 360° Blue for Men
Value for money: 360° Blue for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 360° Blue for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

360° Blue for MenPerry Ellis

EsotericParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

120 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityEsoteric

Sillage360° Blue for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value38

Category winner360° Blue for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

lavender44%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressBergamotLemon

Heart

LavenderTarragonRosemaryBalsam FirGeranium

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVetiverOakmoss

Top30 to 45 minutes

MaceBergamotLavenderRosemaryTarragonLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

Balsam FirGreen NotesGeraniumCarnationJasmineRoseCyclamen

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmberTonka BeanCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Tarragon. Durations are only published for Esoteric, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,040

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#24,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winner360° Blue for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perry Ellis 360° Blue for Men launched in 1996 as an aromatic woody scent built around sharp greenery and clean spice. The initial spray delivers a crisp punch of cypress, lemon, and bergamot before easing into a dense middle layer of tarragon, balsam fir, and geranium. As it warms on skin, the composition dries down …

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Esoteric by Parfums Vintage presents an intricate aromatic profile constructed around traditional green and herbal elements. The composition opens with an energetic splash of lemon and bergamot, shaded by culinary herbal accents of rosemary, tarragon, and lavender alongside the dry heat of mace. As the bright start re…

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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, 360° Blue for Men or Esoteric?

360° Blue for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. 360° Blue for Men is rated 3.61/5 from 120 votes; Esoteric is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose 360° Blue for Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Esoteric for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 360° Blue for Men or Esoteric?

Esoteric lasts longest (Esoteric 80/100, 360° Blue for Men 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 360° Blue for Men or Esoteric?

360° Blue for Men projects furthest (360° Blue for Men 56/100, Esoteric 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 360° Blue for Men and Esoteric smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Tarragon.

Is 360° Blue for Men or Esoteric better for summer or winter?

Esoteric suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 360° Blue for Men and Esoteric?

360° Blue for Men has top notes of Cypress, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Tarragon, Rosemary and Balsam Fir, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Esoteric has top notes of Mace, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Green Notes, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.