Fragrance comparison

Blue Black vs Ayu

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Blue Black

Marc Joseph

4.502 votes

Rank #55,268 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Ayu

Scents and Style

5.001 votes

Rank #49,102 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ayu takes 1 of 1 categories.

Blue Black
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ayu
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Blue Black0/1

Ayu1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue BlackMarc Joseph

AyuScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

leather90%

aromatic80%

animalic70%

amber60%

fresh spicy50%

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

citrus69%

marine61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

MyrtleJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberCedarMusk

Top

WatermelonMandarin OrangeArtemisiaLemonMint

Heart

LavenderSea NotesNeroliMyrtleCyclamenMimosaGingerGrass

Base

Brazilian RosewoodBlack CurrantHeliotropePatchouliCorianderVanilaGaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange and Myrtle. Durations are only published for Blue Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 30%Work 28%Date 26%Party 16%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,102

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAyuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph Blue Black is a straightforward masculine scent that balances refreshing citrus with rugged leather. The opening delivers a sharp splash of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange that energizes your morning routine. As the initial sharpness calms, aromatic myrtle and subtle rose emerge to smooth out the edge…

Reviews →

Ayu by Scents and Style is a fresh, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a vibrant opening of watermelon and mint. It feels crisp and energetic, making it an ideal companion for hot summer afternoons or casual daytime outings where you want a clean, aquatic presence that does not overpower your surroundings.

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, Blue Black or Ayu?

Ayu takes 1 of 1 categories. Blue Black is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Ayu is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Blue Black for a citrus and leather character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ayu for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do Blue Black and Ayu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Myrtle.

Is Blue Black or Ayu better for summer or winter?

Blue Black suits evening wear; Ayu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Black and Ayu?

Blue Black has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Myrtle, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Leather, Amber, Cedar and Musk. Ayu has top notes of Watermelon, Mandarin Orange, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Sea Notes, Neroli and Myrtle, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Black Currant, Heliotrope and Patchouli.