Fragrance comparison

Bittersweet vs Blue Energy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Bittersweet

Hello Stranger

4.676 votes

Rank #21,913 AquaticOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Blue Energy

Mahogany

5.001 votes

Rank #53,372 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Energy takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bittersweet
Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue Energy
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Bittersweet1/4

Blue Energy3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BittersweetHello Stranger

Blue EnergyMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBlue Energy

SillageBlue Energy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value100

Category winnerBlue EnergyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

ozonic92%

marine84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

aquatic84%

marine77%

ozonic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aquatic, ozonic and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet OrangeKaffir Lime

Heart

WatermelonSea waterRaspberry

Base

White MuskCoconut Milk

Top

Bitter OrangeMateMandarin Orange

Heart

Sea waterWatermelonCorianderCardamomRed PepperPlum

Base

CedarSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Sea water and White Musk. 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

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,913

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#53,372

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBittersweetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bittersweet opens with a bright splash of sweet orange and tart kaffir lime that cuts cleanly through humid air. As the initial spray settles, fresh watermelon and sharp raspberry merge with a distinct sea water accord, giving the fruit a clean, ocean-sprayed crispness. The base grounds the sweet fruitiness with smoot…

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Blue Energy by Mahogany offers a bright, casual splash of bitter orange and ozonic sea water. Designed for hot weather, this scent matches the relaxed mood of a beach day or a post-workout refresh. It provides an easygoing option for men seeking uncomplicated freshness without a heavy investment.

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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, Bittersweet or Blue Energy?

Blue Energy takes 3 of 4 categories. Bittersweet is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Blue Energy is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bittersweet for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue Energy for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bittersweet or Blue Energy?

Blue Energy lasts longest (Blue Energy 100/100, Bittersweet 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bittersweet or Blue Energy?

Blue Energy projects furthest (Blue Energy 100/100, Bittersweet 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bittersweet and Blue Energy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, ozonic and marine accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Sea water and White Musk.

Is Bittersweet or Blue Energy better for summer or winter?

Bittersweet suits daytime wear; Blue Energy suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bittersweet and Blue Energy?

Bittersweet has top notes of Sweet Orange and Kaffir Lime, heart notes of Watermelon, Sea water and Raspberry, a base of White Musk and Coconut Milk. Blue Energy has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mate and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea water, Watermelon, Coriander and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber and Tonka Bean.