Fragrance comparison

Blue vs Sun Dapples

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 266 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blue

Marc Ecko

3.82137 votes

Rank #9,691 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Sun Dapples

Amway

3.51129 votes

Rank #16,867 FruityAquatic

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, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sun Dapples
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Blue4/7

Sun Dapples3/7

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

Sun DapplesAmway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.51/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 27%Had 57%Want 16%

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

50%Like

5%Ok

28%Dislike

2%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerBlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySun Dapples

SillageSun Dapples

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value45

Category winnerBlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

woody61%

fruity100%

aquatic92%

fresh84%

ozonic77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aquatic and fresh

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

MelonWater NotesOrangeGreen NotesBlack CurrantPlum

Heart

RosePeachJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumIris

Base

AmberMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Plum, Water Notes and Green Notes. 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

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSun DapplesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#16,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

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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Sun Dapples by Amway is a floral-fruity scent built on a melon and aquatic foundation. Designed for spring and summer days, it brings a bright and cheerful profile to the skin. It captures a sunny essence that relies on melon, water notes, and rose. This fragrance fits those who prefer a light, easy-wearing scent for …

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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 Sun Dapples?

Blue takes 4 of 7 categories. Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 137 votes; Sun Dapples is rated 3.51/5 from 129 votes. Choose Blue for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sun Dapples for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blue or Sun Dapples?

Sun Dapples lasts longest (Sun Dapples 66/100, Blue 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue or Sun Dapples?

Sun Dapples projects furthest (Sun Dapples 57/100, Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue and Sun Dapples smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Plum, Water Notes and Green Notes.

Is Blue or Sun Dapples better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Blue and Sun Dapples?

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. Sun Dapples has top notes of Melon, Water Notes, Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Peach, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.