Fragrance comparison

Blue vs l'Herbe Rouge

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

Blue

Marc Ecko

3.82137 votes

Rank #9,303 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

l'Herbe Rouge

Ayala Moriel

4.3511 votes

Rank #31,505 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

l'Herbe Rouge takes 3 of 4 categories.

Blue
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
l'Herbe Rouge
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue1/4

l'Herbe Rouge3/4

Ratings & consensus: l'Herbe Rouge
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: l'Herbe Rouge
Sillage & projection: l'Herbe Rouge
Value for money: Not scored
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

l'Herbe RougeAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 86%

Category winnerl'Herbe RougeRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

Longevityl'Herbe Rouge

Sillagel'Herbe Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

earthy70%

lavender60%

green50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and lavender

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

Notes

Juniper BerriesLavenderGeraniumVetyverCloveHayoak mossOrange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Juniper Berries, Geranium and oak moss. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#31,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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l'Herbe Rouge reads as a dry, aromatic fougere built around juniper, lavender, herbs, hay, oakmoss and vetiver, with clove adding a soft spicy edge. The impression is balanced rather than loud. It suits someone who likes green, herbal perfumes with a natural feel and a mossy, earthy dry-down. Carnation is part of the …

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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 l'Herbe Rouge?

l'Herbe Rouge takes 3 of 4 categories. Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 137 votes; l'Herbe Rouge is rated 4.35/5 from 11 votes. Choose Blue for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose l'Herbe Rouge for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue or l'Herbe Rouge?

l'Herbe Rouge lasts longest (l'Herbe Rouge 72/100, Blue 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue or l'Herbe Rouge?

l'Herbe Rouge projects furthest (l'Herbe Rouge 61/100, Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue and l'Herbe Rouge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Juniper Berries, Geranium and oak moss.

Is Blue or l'Herbe Rouge better for summer or winter?

Blue suits daytime wear; l'Herbe Rouge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue and l'Herbe Rouge?

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. l'Herbe Rouge features Juniper Berries, Lavender, Geranium, Vetyver and Clove.