Aoud Blue Notes vs Terra
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aoud Blue Notes takes 4 of 7 categories.
Aoud Blue NotesChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
TerraChoose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aoud Blue Notes4/7
Terra3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aoud Blue Notes
- Community sentiment
- Aoud Blue Notes
- Longevity
- Terra
- Sillage & projection
- Aoud Blue Notes
- Value for money
- Terra
- Versatility
- Terra
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aoud Blue Notes
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aoud Blue NotesManceraTerraByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 1,057 votes
Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%
3.74/ 5 · 237 votes
Have 26%Had 48%Want 26%
Category winnerAoud Blue NotesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
36%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
1,057 votes
15%Love
63%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
41 votes
Category winnerAoud Blue NotesMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTerra
SillageAoud Blue Notes
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTerraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
leather61%
citrus100%
powdery92%
green84%
floral77%
aromatic69%
violet61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 60 minutes
Fruity NotesLemonGreen NotesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
VioletOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangPatchouli
Base5 to 8 hours
Guaiac WoodLeatherAmberSandalwoodMadagascar Vanilla
Top
GalbanumVioletBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
MagnoliaCyclamenTuberoseFreesiaRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
MuskOrris RootVirginia CedarHeliotropeSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Aoud Blue Notes, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall77
Winter33
Day100
Night59
Spring78
Summer100
Fall56
Winter78
Day100
Night50
Category winnerTerraMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,290
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched—
Reviews118
Overall rank#3,873
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews97
Category winnerAoud Blue NotesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAoud Blue Notes by Mancera delivers a bright, unexpected take on woods and florals. The opening delivers a splash of lemon, bergamot, and sweet fruity notes, softened by crisp green notes. As the citrus brightness settles, powdery violet and orris root take center stage alongside delicate rose and ylang-ylang. The bas…
Reviews →Terra by Byblos is a floral woody musk scent for women that launched in 1997. It presents a earthy profile of galbanum, violet, and bergamot, supported by a rich floral heart of tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The base offers a powdery finish of musk, sandalwood, and cedar, creating an intimate experience suitable…
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, Aoud Blue Notes or Terra?
Aoud Blue Notes takes 4 of 7 categories. Aoud Blue Notes is rated 4.02/5 from 1,057 votes; Terra is rated 3.74/5 from 237 votes. Choose Aoud Blue Notes for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Terra for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aoud Blue Notes or Terra?
They last about the same: Terra 72/100, Aoud Blue Notes 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Aoud Blue Notes or Terra?
Projection is very close: Aoud Blue Notes 62/100, Terra 61/100 for sillage.
Do Aoud Blue Notes and Terra smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Orris Root.
Is Aoud Blue Notes or Terra better for summer or winter?
For summer, Terra is the stronger pick. For winter, Terra is the stronger pick. Aoud Blue Notes suits daytime wear; Terra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aoud Blue Notes and Terra?
Aoud Blue Notes has top notes of Fruity Notes, Lemon, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Guaiac Wood, Leather, Amber and Sandalwood. Terra has top notes of Galbanum, Violet, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Cyclamen, Tuberose and Freesia, a base of Musk, Orris Root, Virginia Cedar and Heliotrope.
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