Fragrance comparison

Blue vs Kaiak

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,465 ratings analysed

6 wins

Blue

Marc Ecko

3.82137 votes

Rank #9,691 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Kaiak

Natura · 2003

3.381,328 votes

Rank #25,182 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue takes 6 of 7 categories.

Blue
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kaiak
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Blue6/7

Kaiak1/7

Ratings & consensus: Blue
Community sentiment: Blue
Longevity: Blue
Sillage & projection: Blue
Value for money: Blue
Versatility: Kaiak
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

KaiakNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.38/ 5 · 1,328 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

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

16%Love

47%Like

17%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

1,316 votes

Category winnerBlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityBlue

SillageBlue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value73

Category winnerBlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

woody61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · 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

Bitter OrangeBergamotMandarin OrangeGreen NotesTamarindPlumBlack Currant

Heart

African Orange FlowerGeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTransparent Woods

Base

MuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Plum, Green Notes 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKaiakMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

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

Men89

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#25,182

PerfumerEurico Mazzini

Launched2003

Reviews1

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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Natura Kaiak is an energizing, aromatic citrus fragrance that captures the spirit of open air. With vibrant notes of bitter orange and bergamot balanced by a crisp green heart, it offers a clean, post-shower freshness perfect for daily wear. This reliable scent is ideal for those seeking a sharp, invigorating boost du…

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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 Kaiak?

Blue takes 6 of 7 categories. Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 137 votes; Kaiak is rated 3.38/5 from 1,328 votes. Choose Blue for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blue or Kaiak?

Blue lasts longest (Blue 59/100, Kaiak 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue or Kaiak?

Blue projects furthest (Blue 50/100, Kaiak 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue and Kaiak smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Plum, Green Notes and Geranium.

Is Blue or Kaiak better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Blue and Kaiak?

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. Kaiak has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Geranium, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Heliotrope.