Fragrance comparison

#414 FCdG vs In Blue

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 382 ratings analysed

#414 FCdG

Le Ré Noir

4.006 votes

Rank #59,116 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

In Blue

Armand Basi

3.34376 votes

Rank #15,702 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Blue takes 3 of 4 categories.

#414 FCdG
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
In Blue
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

#414 FCdG1/4

In Blue3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: #414 FCdG
Sillage & projection: In Blue
Value for money: In Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: In Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#414 FCdGLe Ré Noir

In BlueArmand Basi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 84%

3.34/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 35%Had 54%Want 11%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

14%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

364 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

Longevity#414 FCdG

SillageIn Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value74

Category winnerIn BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus83%

green65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

aromatic65%

floral53%

fruity42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Frosted BerriesMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBlack CurrantGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitBergamotCorianderMandarin Orange

Heart

PepperBlack CurrantLotusNeroli

Base

Woodsy NotesOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Black Currant. Durations are only published for #414 FCdG, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 39%Work 29%Date 17%Party 15%

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,116

PerfumerValery Sokolov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerIn BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#414 FCdG by Le Ré Noir delivers a sharp, icy blast of crushed fruit that feels remarkably crisp on skin. It skips the sticky sugar found in typical fruit fragrances. Instead, perfumer Valery Sokolov leans into brisk, frozen berries paired with zesty mandarin orange and bitter grapefruit peel. The effect is chilly and…

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In Blue opens with bright grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin, then turns peppery, slightly aquatic and gently fruity through the lotus and black currant. The dry-down is woody, mossy and warm, with patchouli giving it a familiar early-2000s masculine feel. It suits someone who wants an easy fresh-spicy daily scent more…

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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, #414 FCdG or In Blue?

In Blue takes 3 of 4 categories. #414 FCdG is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; In Blue is rated 3.34/5 from 376 votes. Choose #414 FCdG for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose In Blue for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, #414 FCdG or In Blue?

#414 FCdG lasts longest (#414 FCdG 80/100, In Blue 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #414 FCdG or In Blue?

In Blue projects furthest (In Blue 55/100, #414 FCdG 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #414 FCdG and In Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Black Currant.

Is #414 FCdG or In Blue better for summer or winter?

#414 FCdG suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #414 FCdG and In Blue?

#414 FCdG features Frosted Berries, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Green Notes. In Blue has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Black Currant, Lotus and Neroli, a base of Woodsy Notes, Oakmoss and Patchouli.