Fragrance comparison

Blue vs Dark Men

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 160 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blue

Marc Ecko

3.82137 votes

Rank #9,691 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Dark Men

Police

3.8323 votes

Rank #36,367 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue takes 3 of 5 categories.

Blue
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dark Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Blue3/5

Dark Men2/5

Ratings & consensus: Blue
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dark Men
Sillage & projection: Dark Men
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

BlueMarc Ecko

Dark MenPolice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 34%Had 28%Want 38%

Category winnerBlueRating 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

43%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDark Men

SillageDark Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

fruity53%

earthy42%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and 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

Black CurrantJuniper BerriesBergamotLavender

Heart

Pine TreeOakmossGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Lavender, Juniper Berries and Geranium. 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

Spring38

Summer13

Fall75

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#36,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBlueHigher 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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Police Dark Men opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, crisp juniper berries, and tart black currant that cuts through cool autumn air. As the initial spray settles, aromatic lavender merges with green pine tree needles and earthy oakmoss, giving the heart a distinctly dark woodiness. The dry-down slowly transforms 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 Dark Men?

Blue takes 3 of 5 categories. Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 137 votes; Dark Men is rated 3.83/5 from 23 votes. Choose Blue for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dark Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue or Dark Men?

Dark Men lasts longest (Dark Men 62/100, Blue 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue or Dark Men?

Dark Men projects furthest (Dark Men 63/100, Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue and Dark Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Lavender, Juniper Berries and Geranium.

Is Blue or Dark Men better for summer or winter?

Blue suits daytime wear; Dark Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue and Dark Men?

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. Dark Men has top notes of Black Currant, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Pine Tree, Oakmoss, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk.