Fragrance comparison

Blue Dog vs MS Blue

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blue Dog

Hez Parfums

4.5319 votes

Rank #19,557 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

MS Blue

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.205 votes

Rank #44,832 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Dog takes 4 of 4 categories.

Blue Dog
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MS Blue
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Blue Dog4/4

MS Blue0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue DogHez Parfums

MS BlueParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 49%Had 4%Want 47%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

74%Love

16%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

60%Love

0%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBlue Dog

SillageBlue Dog

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value33

Category winnerBlue DogBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

ozonic77%

marine69%

fresh61%

amber100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitRosemaryPink PepperGinger

Heart

Marine notesOzonic notesLily-of-the-ValleyLavenderCardamomTonka Bean

Base

SandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmbroxanMuskIncense

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitCardamomPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderJasmineNutmegIncense

Base4 to 6 hours

AmbroxanAmberPatchouliMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pink Pepper, Lavender and Cardamom. Durations are only published for MS Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night92

Spring50

Summer25

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex40

Women7

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,557

PerfumerHez Binkowitz

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#44,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBlue DogHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Dog by Hez Parfums is a fresh, aromatic marine scent that takes the classic blue cologne style and flips it on its head. It opens with an invigorating splash of pink pepper, grapefruit, and tart bergamot before settling into clean lavender and airy ozonic sea breeze notes. As the scent warms up on your skin, it s…

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MS Blue by Parfums Marco Serussi offers an aromatic fougere experience centered on crisp fruits, aromatic herbs, and warm resins. It opens with an energetic splash of grapefruit and sweet mandarin orange, spiced by cardamom and zesty pink pepper. As the sharp citrus settles, the heart reveals clean lavender combined w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blue Dog or MS Blue?

Blue Dog takes 4 of 4 categories. Blue Dog is rated 4.53/5 from 19 votes; MS Blue is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Blue Dog for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MS Blue for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Dog or MS Blue?

Blue Dog lasts longest (Blue Dog 73/100, MS Blue 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Dog or MS Blue?

Blue Dog projects furthest (Blue Dog 63/100, MS Blue 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Dog and MS Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Lavender and Cardamom.

Is Blue Dog or MS Blue better for summer or winter?

Blue Dog suits daytime wear; MS Blue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Dog and MS Blue?

Blue Dog has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Marine notes, Ozonic notes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli and Ambroxan. MS Blue has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Incense, a base of Ambroxan, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.