Fragrance comparison

Blue Black vs Into The Blue

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blue Black

Marc Joseph

4.502 votes

Rank #55,268 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Into The Blue

Mith

2.673 votes

Rank #65,715 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Black takes 4 of 4 categories.

Blue Black
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Into The Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue Black4/4

Into The Blue0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue BlackMarc Joseph

Into The BlueMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

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

0%Love

33%Like

33%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityBlue Black

SillageBlue Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlue BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

leather90%

aromatic80%

animalic70%

amber60%

fresh spicy50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%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

Celery SeedsCardamomSeaweed

Heart

JuniperMyrtleLavenderLemonMandarin Orange

Base

Agarwood (Oud)OlibanumIncenseVanillaVetiverOak

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

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

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#65,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlue BlackHigher 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…

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Into The Blue by Mith opens with a striking mix of citrus, celery seed, cardamom and seaweed, then settles into a dry aromatic heart of juniper, myrtle and lavender. The base adds oud, incense, vetiver and oak, so the overall feel is fresh at first, then woody, herbal and quietly resinous. It suits someone who likes b…

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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 Black or Into The Blue?

Blue Black takes 4 of 4 categories. Blue Black is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Into The Blue is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Blue Black for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Into The Blue for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Black or Into The Blue?

Blue Black lasts longest (Blue Black 80/100, Into The Blue 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Black or Into The Blue?

Blue Black projects furthest (Blue Black 67/100, Into The Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Black and Into The Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Myrtle.

Is Blue Black or Into The Blue better for summer or winter?

Blue Black suits evening wear; Into The Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Black and Into The Blue?

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. Into The Blue has top notes of Celery Seeds, Cardamom and Seaweed, heart notes of Juniper, Myrtle, Lavender and Lemon, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum, Incense and Vanilla.