Fragrance comparison

Blu di Roma Uomo vs JV x NJ Silver

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 297 ratings analysed

Blu di Roma Uomo

Laura Biagiotti

3.45138 votes

Rank #15,277 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

JV x NJ Silver

John Varvatos

3.70159 votes

Rank #12,274 MineralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JV x NJ Silver takes 4 of 7 categories.

Blu di Roma Uomo
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
JV x NJ Silver
Choose it for a mineral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blu di Roma Uomo3/7

JV x NJ Silver4/7

Ratings & consensus: JV x NJ Silver
Community sentiment: Blu di Roma Uomo
Longevity: Blu di Roma Uomo
Sillage & projection: Blu di Roma Uomo
Value for money: JV x NJ Silver
Versatility: JV x NJ Silver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: JV x NJ Silver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blu di Roma UomoLaura Biagiotti

JV x NJ SilverJohn Varvatos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 66%Had 12%Want 22%

Category winnerJV x NJ SilverRating 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

21%Love

47%Like

14%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerBlu di Roma UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBlu di Roma Uomo

SillageBlu di Roma Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value72

Category winnerJV x NJ SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

citrus86%

fresh72%

woody58%

leather44%

aromatic30%

mineral100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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

Mineral notesCitrusesGreen LeavesItalian LemonCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

PebblesSageOrrisGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWoody NotesAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesItalian Lemon and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for JV x NJ Silver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer100

Fall20

Winter6

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Category winnerJV x NJ SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex16

Women4

Men91

Unisex6

Women2

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 14%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#12,274

PerfumerCarlos Viñals, Nathalie Benareau

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerJV x NJ SilverHigher 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.

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John Varvatos JV x NJ Silver kicks off with a sharp splash of Calabrian bergamot and Italian lemon over wet green leaves. It feels brisk. Chilled mineral notes and crushed river pebbles soon take center stage, giving the citrus an earthy, stony edge that stands apart from standard blue colognes. Clary sage and geraniu…

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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 di Roma Uomo or JV x NJ Silver?

JV x NJ Silver takes 4 of 7 categories. Blu di Roma Uomo is rated 3.45/5 from 138 votes; JV x NJ Silver is rated 3.70/5 from 159 votes. Choose Blu di Roma Uomo for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose JV x NJ Silver for a mineral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blu di Roma Uomo or JV x NJ Silver?

Blu di Roma Uomo lasts longest (Blu di Roma Uomo 60/100, JV x NJ Silver 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blu di Roma Uomo or JV x NJ Silver?

Blu di Roma Uomo projects furthest (Blu di Roma Uomo 55/100, JV x NJ Silver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blu di Roma Uomo and JV x NJ Silver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Italian Lemon and Woody Notes.

Is Blu di Roma Uomo or JV x NJ Silver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blu di Roma Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, JV x NJ Silver is the stronger pick. Blu di Roma Uomo suits daytime wear; JV x NJ Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blu di Roma Uomo and JV x NJ Silver?

Blu di Roma Uomo has top notes of Italian Lemon, heart notes of Watery Notes, a base of Woody Notes and Leather. JV x NJ Silver has top notes of Mineral notes, Citruses, Green Leaves and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Pebbles, Sage, Orris and Geranium, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Amber and Sandalwood.