Fragrance comparison

Blue vs Plum

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 286 ratings analysed

Blue

Marc Ecko

3.82137 votes

Rank #9,691 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Plum

Mary Greenwell

4.05149 votes

Rank #7,116 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Plum takes 7 of 8 categories.

Blue
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Plum
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Blue1/8

Plum7/8

Ratings & consensus: Plum
Community sentiment: Plum
Longevity: Plum
Sillage & projection: Plum
Value for money: Blue
Versatility: Plum
Note pyramid (duration): Plum
Fragranxe ranking: Plum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlueMarc Ecko

PlumMary Greenwell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 33%Had 18%Want 48%

Category winnerPlumRating 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

34%Love

52%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

149 votes

Category winnerPlumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPlum

SillagePlum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value55

Category winnerBlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

woody61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

tuberose77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

Scent match17%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

Top15-30 mins

PlumPeachBlack CurrantBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseGardeniaAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineRose

Base8-10+ hrs

oak mossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

Category winnerPlumLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Spring43

Summer27

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night87

Category winnerPlumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 35%Party 28%Work 23%Casual 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#7,116

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerPlumHigher 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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Mary Greenwell Plum delivers a surprising shock to anyone expecting a sugary fruit bowl. The opening hits with tart black currant and bright bergamot before a lush wave of tuberose takes over. Do not expect candy. This fragrance is a full-bodied modern chypre built with classical backbone. Ripe peach and dark plum fle…

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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 Plum?

Plum takes 7 of 8 categories. Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 137 votes; Plum is rated 4.05/5 from 149 votes. Choose Blue for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Plum for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue or Plum?

Plum lasts longest (Plum 67/100, Blue 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue or Plum?

Plum projects furthest (Plum 66/100, Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue and Plum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Plum, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Blue or Plum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Blue and Plum?

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. Plum has top notes of Plum, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Gardenia, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.