Fragrance comparison

Bleu Memoire vs MTV Sound Check

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bleu Memoire

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7667 votes

Rank #25,205 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

MTV Sound Check

MTV Perfumes

3.6010 votes

Rank #62,549 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu Memoire takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bleu Memoire
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
MTV Sound Check
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bleu Memoire4/5

MTV Sound Check1/5

Ratings & consensus: Bleu Memoire
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bleu Memoire
Sillage & projection: Bleu Memoire
Value for money: MTV Sound Check
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bleu Memoire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bleu MemoireAlexandria Fragrances

MTV Sound CheckMTV Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 55%Had 19%Want 26%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 36%Want 32%

Category winnerBleu MemoireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

45%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityBleu Memoire

SillageBleu Memoire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value92

Category winnerMTV Sound CheckBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMintLemonAldehydesCorianderPink Pepper

Heart

MelonJasmineGingerNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodIncenseCedarPatchouliAmberwoodLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

SandalwoodNutmegPatchouliGingerLabdanum

Heart2-3 hrs

MintGrapefruitJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

IncenseCedarPink Pepper

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mint, Pink Pepper and Jasmine. Durations are only published for MTV Sound Check, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall87

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex11

Women5

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 16%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,205

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#62,549

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBleu MemoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu Memoire is a fresh woody aromatic built around bright citrus, mint and pepper over a smooth amber, cedar and sandalwood base. It opens crisp and energetic, then settles into a clean, slightly spicy dry-down that feels polished rather than loud. It looks best for warm weather, daily wear and office use, especially…

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MTV Sound Check hits the skin with an upfront rush of sharp ginger, grated nutmeg, and dry Australian-style sandalwood. You get an immediate flash of perfumer alcohol during the first sixty seconds before the spices settle down. As the initial sharpness cools, a clean burst of grapefruit and cooling spearmint cuts thr…

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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, Bleu Memoire or MTV Sound Check?

Bleu Memoire takes 4 of 5 categories. Bleu Memoire is rated 3.76/5 from 67 votes; MTV Sound Check is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Bleu Memoire for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose MTV Sound Check for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu Memoire or MTV Sound Check?

Bleu Memoire lasts longest (Bleu Memoire 63/100, MTV Sound Check 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu Memoire or MTV Sound Check?

Bleu Memoire projects furthest (Bleu Memoire 58/100, MTV Sound Check 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu Memoire and MTV Sound Check smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mint, Pink Pepper and Jasmine.

Is Bleu Memoire or MTV Sound Check better for summer or winter?

MTV Sound Check suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu Memoire and MTV Sound Check?

Bleu Memoire has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Melon, Jasmine, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Incense and Cedar. MTV Sound Check has top notes of Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Ginger, heart notes of Mint, Grapefruit and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Cedar and Pink Pepper.