Fragrance comparison

Blue Elixir vs CerrutiSi

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blue Elixir

Ahmed Mahsoub KARIZMA

5.001 votes

Rank #46,272 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

CerrutiSi

Cerruti

4.16214 votes

Rank #6,609 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Blue Elixir
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CerrutiSi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue Elixir3/4

CerrutiSi1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue ElixirAhmed Mahsoub KARIZMA

CerrutiSiCerruti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

4.16/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

39%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

214 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBlue Elixir

SillageBlue Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value57

Category winnerBlue ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

earthy69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonSea NotesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineCuminRosemaryGeranium

Base

OakmossAmberVetiverPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

GingerMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

ResinsRosemaryCedarGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

Siam BenzoinPatchouli LeafHeliotropeOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rosemary, Geranium and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for CerrutiSi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,272

PerfumerAhmed Mahsoub

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,609

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerCerrutiSiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Elixir leans into a crisp aquatic citrus opening, then settles into a more aromatic and earthy base. Lemon, bergamot and sea notes keep it bright early on, while rosemary, geranium, vetiver and patchouli give it a drier, more textured finish. It looks best suited to men who want a fresh scent with more moss, spic…

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CerrutiSi hits the skin with an instant zing of fresh ginger and juicy mandarin orange. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol rush fades quickly, letting an aromatic heart of rosemary, crisp cedar wood, and bitter geranium take over. As hours pass, warm Siam benzoin resin and clean patchouli anchor the base, smooth…

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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 Elixir or CerrutiSi?

Blue Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Blue Elixir is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; CerrutiSi is rated 4.16/5 from 214 votes. Choose Blue Elixir for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose CerrutiSi for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Elixir or CerrutiSi?

Blue Elixir lasts longest (Blue Elixir 80/100, CerrutiSi 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Elixir or CerrutiSi?

Blue Elixir projects furthest (Blue Elixir 100/100, CerrutiSi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Elixir and CerrutiSi smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rosemary, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Blue Elixir or CerrutiSi better for summer or winter?

Blue Elixir suits daytime wear; CerrutiSi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Elixir and CerrutiSi?

Blue Elixir has top notes of Lemon, Sea Notes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Cumin, Rosemary and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli. CerrutiSi has top notes of Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Resins, Rosemary, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Siam Benzoin, Patchouli Leaf, Heliotrope and Oakmoss.