Fragrance comparison

Blue vs Laodiceia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blue

Mahogany · 2014

3.5319 votes

Rank #43,685 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Laodiceia

Thera Cosméticos

3.717 votes

Rank #64,228 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue takes 3 of 4 categories.

Blue
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Laodiceia
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Blue3/4

Laodiceia1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlueMahogany

LaodiceiaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 40%Had 6%Want 54%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBlue

SillageLaodiceia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value31

Category winnerBlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

green56%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSicilian LemonRosemaryGalbanum

Heart

GingerOrange BlossomTuberoseJasmineMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliAmberVanilla

Top

Sicilian LemonBergamotWhite LilyOrange BlossomLavenderGalbanumHoneysuckleHyacinth

Heart

LilyMoroccan JasmineCarnationTuberoseIrisYlang-YlangRose

Base

LeatherSandalowoodAmberPatchouliMuskOakmossVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Galbanum and Orange Blossom. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,685

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched2014

Reviews2

Overall rank#64,228

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahogany's Blue offers an aromatic blend of rosemary, Sicilian lemon, and green galbanum over a dry patchouli base. Launched in 2014, this fresh fragrance delivers an easy, clean style. It works best for active days and casual summer wear, appealing to those who prefer refreshing, non-sweet, herbal profiles.

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Laodiceia opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, hyacinth, and bitter Sicilian lemon before unrolling into a dense bouquet of white lily and Moroccan jasmine. As the initial greenery calms, leather and moss anchor the dry-down. It feels tailored for a crisp spring morning when you want a vintage floral profile with ser…

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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, Blue or Laodiceia?

Blue takes 3 of 4 categories. Blue is rated 3.53/5 from 19 votes; Laodiceia is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Blue for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Laodiceia for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue or Laodiceia?

Blue lasts longest (Blue 46/100, Laodiceia 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue or Laodiceia?

Projection is very close: Laodiceia 50/100, Blue 48/100 for sillage.

Do Blue and Laodiceia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Galbanum and Orange Blossom.

Is Blue or Laodiceia better for summer or winter?

Blue suits daytime wear; Laodiceia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue and Laodiceia?

Blue has top notes of Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Rosemary and Galbanum, heart notes of Ginger, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla. Laodiceia has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, White Lily and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Moroccan Jasmine, Carnation and Tuberose, a base of Leather, Sandalowood, Amber and Patchouli.