Fragrance comparison

Blue vs Cialenga

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 356 ratings analysed

Blue

Marc Ecko

3.82137 votes

Rank #9,691 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Cialenga

Balenciaga

4.22219 votes

Rank #5,055 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cialenga takes 6 of 7 categories.

Blue
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cialenga
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Blue1/7

Cialenga6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlueMarc Ecko

CialengaBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerCialengaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

137 votes

45%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

219 votes

Category winnerCialengaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCialenga

SillageCialenga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value49

Category winnerBlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

woody61%

woody100%

earthy92%

green84%

mossy77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesBlack CurrantPlum

Heart2-3 hrs

Water NotesLavenderGreen NotesJuniper BerriesGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodoak moss

Top

Green NotesBlack CurrantCitruses

Heart

IrisYlang-YlangLilyCloveJasmineTincture of Rose

Base

oak mossVetyverVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Black Currant, Green Notes and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer70

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCialengaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Casual 49%Work 26%Party 14%Date 11%

Men3

Unisex41

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#5,055

PerfumerJacques Jantzen

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerCialengaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Ecko Blue is an energetic citrus aquatic fragrance built for high-heat days and effortless morning routines. The first spray releases a sharp flash of sour citruses, dark plum, and tart black currant. It wakes you up fast. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk fruitiness transitions into an icy core of water notes, h…

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Balenciaga Cialenga starts with a sharp blast of green notes and tart black currant. It quickly softens on the skin, showing a damp, earth-like quality. As it settles, a dry iris root emerges alongside a quiet bouquet of ylang-ylang and lily. It suits collectors who value vintage, moss-driven compositions. Wear it on …

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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 Cialenga?

Cialenga takes 6 of 7 categories. Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 137 votes; Cialenga is rated 4.22/5 from 219 votes. Choose Blue for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cialenga for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blue or Cialenga?

Cialenga lasts longest (Cialenga 65/100, Blue 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue or Cialenga?

Cialenga projects furthest (Cialenga 61/100, Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue and Cialenga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Black Currant, Green Notes and Sandalwood.

Is Blue or Cialenga better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cialenga is the stronger pick. For winter, Cialenga is the stronger pick. Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue and Cialenga?

Blue has top notes of Citruses, Black Currant and Plum, heart notes of Water Notes, Lavender, Green Notes and Juniper Berries, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and oak moss. Cialenga has top notes of Green Notes, Black Currant and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Lily and Clove, a base of oak moss, Vetyver, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.