Fragrance comparison

Blue vs Shock-In-Scent For Men

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

Blue

Brooks Brothers

4.3312 votes

Rank #30,009 MuskyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Shock-In-Scent For Men

Police

3.8340 votes

Rank #15,912 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shock-In-Scent For Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

Blue
Choose it for a musky and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shock-In-Scent For Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue1/5

Shock-In-Scent For Men4/5

Ratings & consensus: Blue
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shock-In-Scent For Men
Sillage & projection: Shock-In-Scent For Men
Value for money: Shock-In-Scent For Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shock-In-Scent For Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlueBrooks Brothers

Shock-In-Scent For MenPolice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 70%Had 19%Want 11%

3.83/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 32%

Category winnerBlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

28%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityShock-In-Scent For Men

SillageShock-In-Scent For Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value80

Category winnerShock-In-Scent For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

anis92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitCardamom

Heart

LavenderAnise

Base

MuskCedar

Top

BergamotPepperCardamomGrapefruit

Heart

Birch LeafLavenderCedarMint

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Lavender and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer95

Fall55

Winter10

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men90

Unisex5

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,009

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#15,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerShock-In-Scent For MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brooks Brothers Blue offers a crisp, office-ready burst of citrus and clean wood. The opening hits with sharp grapefruit before settling into a soapy lavender and musk dry-down. It serves as an uncomplicated daily driver for warm spring mornings and casual business settings.

Reviews →

Police Shock-In-Scent For Men opens with a sharp blast of bergamot and bitter grapefruit, laced with crackling black pepper. The initial spray delivers an energetic fresh spicy kick that instantly commands attention during warm morning routines. As the bright citrus top settles down, cooler green facets emerge to soft…

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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 or Shock-In-Scent For Men?

Shock-In-Scent For Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Blue is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; Shock-In-Scent For Men is rated 3.83/5 from 40 votes. Choose Blue for a musky and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shock-In-Scent For Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue or Shock-In-Scent For Men?

Shock-In-Scent For Men lasts longest (Shock-In-Scent For Men 68/100, Blue 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue or Shock-In-Scent For Men?

Shock-In-Scent For Men projects furthest (Shock-In-Scent For Men 59/100, Blue 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue and Shock-In-Scent For Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Lavender and Musk.

Is Blue or Shock-In-Scent For Men better for summer or winter?

Blue suits daytime wear; Shock-In-Scent For Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue and Shock-In-Scent For Men?

Blue has top notes of Grapefruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender and Anise, a base of Musk and Cedar. Shock-In-Scent For Men has top notes of Bergamot, Pepper, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Birch Leaf, Lavender, Cedar and Mint, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Musk.