Fragrance comparison

Blu vs Clean Shower Fresh for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

Blu

Renato Balestra

3.679 votes

Rank #59,429 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Clean Shower Fresh for Men

Clean

3.72109 votes

Rank #39,039 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clean Shower Fresh for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

Blu
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Blu1/4

Clean Shower Fresh for Men3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Sillage & projection: Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Value for money: Blu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Clean Shower Fresh for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BluRenato Balestra

Clean Shower Fresh for MenClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 76%Had 12%Want 12%

3.72/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 45%Had 18%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

78%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

30%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityClean Shower Fresh for Men

SillageClean Shower Fresh for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

woody44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match51%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

MarigoldelemiNutmegLemon

Heart

CardamomMintThyme

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLemon

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

MintCardamonThymeNutmeg

Base3 to 4 hours

Black TeaCedar

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lemon, Mint and Thyme. Durations are only published for Clean Shower Fresh for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring91

Summer100

Fall36

Winter17

Day100

Night34

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClean Shower Fresh for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blu by Renato Balestra opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bitter marigold, and cool mint. As the citrus settles, herbal thyme and warm nutmeg add a dry, aromatic spice layer. The base rests on soft sandalwood and vanilla, giving this classic masculine fougere an easygoing, everyday feel for mild spring mornings.

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Clean Shower Fresh for Men focuses on a straightforward, invigorating post-shower sensation built around crisp citrus and herbal greenery. It opens with an immediate burst of tart lemon and bergamot, delivering a sharp citrus kick that feels crisp and energetic. Soon after, cooling mint and aromatic thyme emerge along…

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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, Blu or Clean Shower Fresh for Men?

Clean Shower Fresh for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Blu is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Clean Shower Fresh for Men is rated 3.72/5 from 109 votes. Choose Blu for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Clean Shower Fresh for Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blu or Clean Shower Fresh for Men?

Clean Shower Fresh for Men lasts longest (Clean Shower Fresh for Men 61/100, Blu 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blu or Clean Shower Fresh for Men?

Clean Shower Fresh for Men projects furthest (Clean Shower Fresh for Men 57/100, Blu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blu and Clean Shower Fresh for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lemon, Mint and Thyme.

Is Blu or Clean Shower Fresh for Men better for summer or winter?

Blu suits day or night wear; Clean Shower Fresh for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blu and Clean Shower Fresh for Men?

Blu has top notes of Marigold, elemi, Nutmeg and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Mint and Thyme, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Clean Shower Fresh for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mint, Cardamon, Thyme and Nutmeg, a base of Black Tea and Cedar.