Fragrance comparison

BLU Man vs Sinful Wood

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

BLU Man

BellaVita

3.754 votes

Rank #60,285 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Sinful Wood

Clement B

3.673 votes

Rank #62,817 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

BLU Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

BLU Man
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sinful Wood
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

BLU Man3/4

Sinful Wood1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sinful Wood
Sillage & projection: BLU Man
Value for money: BLU Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: BLU Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BLU ManBellaVita

Sinful WoodClement B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySinful Wood

SillageBLU Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value0

Category winnerBLU ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

earthy74%

powdery65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinLemonBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart

PineappleAppleOrris

Base

VetiverMuskAmberMoss

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

NeroliOrris

Base3 to 6 hours

VetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Black Pepper, Orris and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Sinful Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,285

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,817

PerfumerCéline Herbette, Chris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBLU ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BLU Man by BellaVita offers a refreshing burst of mandarin and lemon, sharpened by black pepper and nutmeg. As the scent settles, pineapple and apple add a crisp, fruity crunch, while vetiver and amber leave a warm, clean trail. It is a casual daytime option for warm spring and summer afternoons.

Reviews →

Sinful Wood by Clement B is a woody floral musk that balances crisp citrus with earthy, powdery textures. The scent starts with a brisk splash of lemon dusted with pungent black pepper, creating an immediate aromatic kick. As the bright opening settles, neroli adds a clean floral touch while orris introduces a smooth,…

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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, BLU Man or Sinful Wood?

BLU Man takes 3 of 4 categories. BLU Man is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Sinful Wood is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose BLU Man for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sinful Wood for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, BLU Man or Sinful Wood?

Sinful Wood lasts longest (Sinful Wood 70/100, BLU Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BLU Man or Sinful Wood?

BLU Man projects furthest (BLU Man 50/100, Sinful Wood 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BLU Man and Sinful Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Black Pepper, Orris and Vetiver.

Is BLU Man or Sinful Wood better for summer or winter?

BLU Man suits daytime wear; Sinful Wood suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BLU Man and Sinful Wood?

BLU Man has top notes of Mandarin, Lemon, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Pineapple, Apple and Orris, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Moss. Sinful Wood has top notes of Lemon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Neroli and Orris, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.