Fragrance comparison

Blue Classic vs Sardegna

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Blue Classic

Stefano Ricci

3.0911 votes

Rank #65,043 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sardegna

Mango

3.6010 votes

Rank #58,838 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sardegna takes 3 of 5 categories.

Blue Classic
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sardegna
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue Classic2/5

Sardegna3/5

Ratings & consensus: Sardegna
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blue Classic
Sillage & projection: Blue Classic
Value for money: Sardegna
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sardegna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue ClassicStefano Ricci

SardegnaMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 26%Had 21%Want 53%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

Category winnerSardegnaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

27%Like

55%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

0%Love

70%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate52

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityBlue Classic

SillageBlue Classic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value5

¤ Price value78

Category winnerSardegnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

herbal61%

citrus100%

leather88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

animalic42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotGingerSpices

Heart

Violet LeafGeraniumSage

Base

White MuskIncenseCedarAmberWoodsy Notes

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSpices

Heart2-3 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Base4-5 hrs

LeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Spices, Amber and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Sardegna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer71

Fall71

Winter29

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,043

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,838

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSardegnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stefano Ricci Blue Classic opens with a bright burst of tangy bergamot, fresh grated ginger, and a pinch of dry kitchen spices. As the zesty opening settles, you get clean herbal sage, crisp violet leaf, and green geranium that create a sharp, barbershop-fresh heart. The dry-down turns smooth and grounded with cedarwo…

Reviews →

Sardegna by Mango delivers an easygoing twist on warm Mediterranean style. It opens fast. A bright blast of bergamot mixes with cracked culinary spices, cutting through the initial alcohol lift within two minutes. You will not find heavy barnyard leather here. Instead, a clean woodsy heart emerges quickly, leading int…

Reviews →

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 Classic or Sardegna?

Sardegna takes 3 of 5 categories. Blue Classic is rated 3.09/5 from 11 votes; Sardegna is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Blue Classic for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sardegna for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Classic or Sardegna?

Blue Classic lasts longest (Blue Classic 55/100, Sardegna 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Classic or Sardegna?

Blue Classic projects furthest (Blue Classic 44/100, Sardegna 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Classic and Sardegna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Spices, Amber and Woodsy Notes.

Is Blue Classic or Sardegna better for summer or winter?

Blue Classic suits daytime wear; Sardegna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Classic and Sardegna?

Blue Classic has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Spices, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Geranium and Sage, a base of White Musk, Incense, Cedar and Amber. Sardegna has top notes of Bergamot and Spices, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Leather and Amber.