Fragrance comparison

Blu di Roma Uomo vs If You Believe

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 207 ratings analysed

Blu di Roma Uomo

Laura Biagiotti

3.45138 votes

Rank #15,277 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

If You Believe

Mary Kay

4.2569 votes

Rank #23,976 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

If You Believe takes 4 of 7 categories.

Blu di Roma Uomo
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
If You Believe
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Blu di Roma Uomo3/7

If You Believe4/7

Ratings & consensus: If You Believe
Community sentiment: If You Believe
Longevity: Blu di Roma Uomo
Sillage & projection: Blu di Roma Uomo
Value for money: If You Believe
Versatility: If You Believe
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blu di Roma Uomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blu di Roma UomoLaura Biagiotti

If You BelieveMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerIf You BelieveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

82 votes

45%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerIf You BelieveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBlu di Roma Uomo

SillageBlu di Roma Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value68

Category winnerIf You BelieveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

citrus86%

fresh72%

woody58%

leather44%

aromatic30%

floral100%

fresh92%

white floral84%

woody77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Italian Lemon

Heart

Watery Notes

Base

Woody NotesLeather

Top15-30 mins

Italian LemonApple BlossomNectarine

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyAppleJasmineViolet Leaf

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWoody NotesCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesItalian Lemon and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for If You Believe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer100

Fall20

Winter6

Day100

Night20

Spring76

Summer100

Fall52

Winter27

Day100

Night29

Category winnerIf You BelieveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex16

Women4

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Casual 42%Work 38%Date 14%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#23,976

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBlu di Roma UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blu di Roma Uomo by Laura Biagiotti presents a bright, citrus-forward opening of Italian lemon that quickly settles into a crisp, watery heart. Designed for warm weather, this woody aquatic scent leans on leather in the base, offering a clean and approachable profile for daily wear during spring or summer mornings.

Reviews →

Mary Kay If You Believe opens with a brisk splash of Italian lemon, crunchy green apple blossom, and juicy nectarine. The initial alcohol flash settles within two minutes, revealing a radiant heart of watery freesia, dewy lily-of-the-valley, and fresh jasmine petals. A subtle herbal snap of violet leaf keeps the fruit…

Reviews →

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 di Roma Uomo or If You Believe?

If You Believe takes 4 of 7 categories. Blu di Roma Uomo is rated 3.45/5 from 138 votes; If You Believe is rated 4.25/5 from 69 votes. Choose Blu di Roma Uomo for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose If You Believe for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blu di Roma Uomo or If You Believe?

Blu di Roma Uomo lasts longest (Blu di Roma Uomo 60/100, If You Believe 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blu di Roma Uomo or If You Believe?

Blu di Roma Uomo projects furthest (Blu di Roma Uomo 55/100, If You Believe 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blu di Roma Uomo and If You Believe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Italian Lemon and Woody Notes.

Is Blu di Roma Uomo or If You Believe better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blu di Roma Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, If You Believe is the stronger pick. Blu di Roma Uomo suits daytime wear; If You Believe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blu di Roma Uomo and If You Believe?

Blu di Roma Uomo has top notes of Italian Lemon, heart notes of Watery Notes, a base of Woody Notes and Leather. If You Believe has top notes of Italian Lemon, Apple Blossom and Nectarine, heart notes of Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Apple and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Cedar and Amber.