Fragrance comparison

Benetton Blu Man vs Bogner for Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

Benetton Blu Man

Benetton

3.7778 votes

Rank #17,546 AromaticWoody

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47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bogner for Man

Bogner

3.6836 votes

Rank #17,541 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bogner for Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Benetton Blu Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.
Bogner for Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Benetton Blu Man2/5

Bogner for Man3/5

Ratings & consensus: Benetton Blu Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bogner for Man
Sillage & projection: Bogner for Man
Value for money: Benetton Blu Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bogner for Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Benetton Blu ManBenetton

Bogner for ManBogner

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 41%Had 37%Want 22%

3.68/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 24%Had 18%Want 59%

Category winnerBenetton Blu ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

63%Like

1%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBogner for Man

SillageBogner for Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value0

Category winnerBenetton Blu ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

lavender70%

cacao60%

warm spicy50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

amber83%

citrus74%

woody65%

herbal56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderAmalfi Lemon

Heart

RosemaryClary SageBasil

Base

CacaoVirginia CedarPatchouli

Top

RosemaryArtemisiaAmalfi LemonPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

ThymeBasilStar Anise

Base

Virginia CedarAmberOpoponaxTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Rosemary, Basil and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,546

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#17,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerBogner for ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Benetton Blu Man is an aromatic-woody fragrance launched in 2010. It opens with sharp lavender and bright Amalfi lemon before settling into a heart of rosemary, sage, and basil. The base provides a distinct, powdery finish featuring cacao, Virginia cedar, and patchouli. It works well as a casual, refreshing scent for …

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Bogner for Man opens with bright citrus, rosemary and pink pepper, then settles into a dry aromatic heart with basil, thyme and a noticeable anise touch. The base brings soft amber, cedar, tonka and vanilla, giving it a sporty fresh style with a warmer finish. It reads as a classic masculine EDT with a clean, slightly…

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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, Benetton Blu Man or Bogner for Man?

Bogner for Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Benetton Blu Man is rated 3.77/5 from 78 votes; Bogner for Man is rated 3.68/5 from 36 votes. Choose Benetton Blu Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Bogner for Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Benetton Blu Man or Bogner for Man?

Bogner for Man lasts longest (Bogner for Man 73/100, Benetton Blu Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Benetton Blu Man or Bogner for Man?

Bogner for Man projects furthest (Bogner for Man 64/100, Benetton Blu Man 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Benetton Blu Man and Bogner for Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Rosemary, Basil and Virginia Cedar.

Is Benetton Blu Man or Bogner for Man better for summer or winter?

Bogner for Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Benetton Blu Man and Bogner for Man?

Benetton Blu Man has top notes of Lavender and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Clary Sage and Basil, a base of Cacao, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli. Bogner for Man has top notes of Rosemary, Artemisia, Amalfi Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Thyme, Basil and Star Anise, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Opoponax and Tonka Bean.