Fragrance comparison

Blue 2021 vs Leyden

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

Blue 2021

Everlast

4.336 votes

Rank #47,075 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Leyden

Maison Alhambra

4.2860 votes

Rank #9,435 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leyden takes 4 of 4 categories.

Blue 2021
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Leyden
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Blue 20210/4

Leyden4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue 2021Everlast

LeydenMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 39%Had 28%Want 33%

4.28/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

57%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityLeyden

SillageLeyden

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value90

Category winnerLeydenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleBergamotLemonAldehydes

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarJasmineLavenderViolet

Base4-6 hrs

MuskTonka BeanAmberGuaiac Wood

Top

AppleLavenderMandarinBergamot

Heart

GeraniumVioletJasmine

Base

AmberCardamomGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPepperPatchouli

InformationalShared notesApple, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lavender. Durations are only published for Blue 2021, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night32

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

Casual 49%Work 31%Date 11%Party 9%

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerLeydenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Everlast Blue 2021 delivers an energetic burst of lemon, tart green apple, and aldehydes that smells clean, crisp, and immediately refreshing. It is a no-nonsense woody aromatic scent. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into a cool heart of lavender and cedar, giving off the classic freshness of a po…

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Leyden by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance built around apple, lavender, and a complex spice base. Launched in 2023, it appeals to those seeking a versatile daily driver with a classic masculine edge. It performs best during cooler autumn days or casual evening outings, providing a reliable scent profile …

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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, Blue 2021 or Leyden?

Leyden takes 4 of 4 categories. Blue 2021 is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Leyden is rated 4.28/5 from 60 votes. Choose Blue 2021 for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Leyden for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Blue 2021 or Leyden?

Leyden lasts longest (Leyden 59/100, Blue 2021 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue 2021 or Leyden?

Leyden projects furthest (Leyden 50/100, Blue 2021 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue 2021 and Leyden smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lavender.

Is Blue 2021 or Leyden better for summer or winter?

Blue 2021 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue 2021 and Leyden?

Blue 2021 has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Lemon and Aldehydes, heart notes of Cedar, Jasmine, Lavender and Violet, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Leyden has top notes of Apple, Lavender, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.