Fragrance comparison

Bleu vs Rykiel Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 197 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bleu

Botanique

5.002 votes

Rank #44,928 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Rykiel Homme

Sonia Rykiel

4.06195 votes

Rank #9,695 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bleu
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Rykiel Homme
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bleu3/4

Rykiel Homme1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bleu
Sillage & projection: Bleu
Value for money: Bleu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rykiel Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BleuBotanique

Rykiel HommeSonia Rykiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.06/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 36%Had 44%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

36%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

195 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBleu

SillageBleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value53

Category winnerBleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

green100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonGrapefruitMandarin OrangeMintWater Notes

Heart

NutmegGingerPepperJasmine

Base

VetiverCedarSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

YuzuMintGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

Violet LeafJasmineNutmegFig Leaf

Base

SandalwoodVetiverStyraxVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer82

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,928

PerfumerArmando Alonzo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,695

PerfumerJean-Marie Santantoni

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerRykiel HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu by Botanique kicks off with a sharp splash of lemon, tart grapefruit, and cool mint over watery accents. The opening feels clean and crisp, cutting through hot humid weather without smelling harsh or synthetic. As the initial citrus settles, prickly ginger and warm nutmeg add a subtle spice prickle to the middle …

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Rykiel Homme by Sonia Rykiel opens with a sharp burst of yuzu, crushed mint, and bittersweet grapefruit. As the initial citrus fizz settles, green violet leaf and fig leaf bring a crisp, herbal middle layer. The dry down introduces warm sandalwood, earthy vetiver, and smoky styrax. It suits crisp spring mornings and r…

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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, Bleu or Rykiel Homme?

Bleu takes 3 of 4 categories. Bleu is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Rykiel Homme is rated 4.06/5 from 195 votes. Choose Bleu for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Rykiel Homme for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bleu or Rykiel Homme?

Bleu lasts longest (Bleu 80/100, Rykiel Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu or Rykiel Homme?

Bleu projects furthest (Bleu 75/100, Rykiel Homme 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu and Rykiel Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Nutmeg.

Is Bleu or Rykiel Homme better for summer or winter?

Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu and Rykiel Homme?

Bleu has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. Rykiel Homme has top notes of Yuzu, Mint, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Fig Leaf, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Styrax and Vanilla.