Fragrance comparison

Blue vs Oath for Him

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blue

Marc Ecko

3.82137 votes

Rank #9,691 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Oath for Him

Ajmal

3.8526 votes

Rank #36,342 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Blue4/7

Oath for Him3/7

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

Oath for HimAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%

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

19%Love

54%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerOath for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBlue

SillageOath for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value68

Category winnerBlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

woody61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both musky, 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

WatermelonOrangeLemonBergamotBlack CurrantPlumApple

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumIrisRose

Base

MuskOakmossPatchouliVetiverCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Plum, Lavender 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

Spring69

Summer69

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night46

Category winnerOath for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

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

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#36,342

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Ajmal Oath for Him is a bright, fruity citrus opening that quickly shifts into a cleaner, aromatic heart and a woody, earthy base. The top reads like mixed fruit with lemon and bergamot sparkle, then lavender and soft florals smooth it out. As it dries down, musk, oakmoss, patchouli and cedar take over, giving it a mo…

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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 Oath for Him?

Blue takes 4 of 7 categories. Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 137 votes; Oath for Him is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Blue for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oath for Him for a woody and earthy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue or Oath for Him?

They last about the same: Blue 59/100, Oath for Him 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Blue or Oath for Him?

Projection is very close: Oath for Him 51/100, Blue 50/100 for sillage.

Do Blue and Oath for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Plum, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Blue or Oath for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oath for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Oath for Him is the stronger pick. Blue suits daytime wear; Oath for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue and Oath for Him?

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. Oath for Him has top notes of Watermelon, Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Iris, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Vetiver.