Fragrance comparison

Blue Flames vs John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

Blue Flames

Panthenol EXTRA

4.002 votes

AmberCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition

John Varvatos

4.3081 votes

Rank #8,019 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition takes 1 of 1 categories.

Blue Flames
Choose it for a amber and cinnamon character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Blue Flames0/1

John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition
Fragranxe ranking: Not scored

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue FlamesPanthenol EXTRA

John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special EditionJohn Varvatos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 62%Had 0%Want 38%

4.30/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

51%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

cinnamon86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

citrus44%

animalic30%

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both amber, woody and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Cinnamon

Base5-8 hrs

AmberWoodsy Notes

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonOrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliLeatherVetyver

Base5-8 hrs

Woodsy NotesAmberResinFrench labdanum

Category winnerJohn Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special EditionLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night82

Spring55

Summer17

Fall97

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 21%Party 11%

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Date 36%Casual 29%Work 20%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rankUnranked

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,019

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNot enough dataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Flames by Panthenol EXTRA brings an immediate flash of sweet, sun-ripened orange that cuts through crisp morning air. The citrus flash is sharp. Within minutes, ground cinnamon takes over the heart, warming the skin like a fresh baker's spice rack. A dry base of golden amber and dry woodsy notes anchors the profi…

Reviews →

John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition is a warm, woody cologne crafted for crisp days and relaxed nights. It opens with an invigorating burst of bitter chinotto orange and dry Ceylonese cinnamon that feels fresh without smelling sweet. As the initial citrus calms down, a rugged heart of black leather and eart…

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 Flames or John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition?

John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition takes 1 of 1 categories. Blue Flames is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition is rated 4.30/5 from 81 votes. Choose Blue Flames for a amber and cinnamon character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition for a woody and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Blue Flames and John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Orange, Cinnamon, Amber and Woodsy Notes.

Is Blue Flames or John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition better for summer or winter?

Blue Flames suits daytime wear; John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Flames and John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition?

Blue Flames has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Amber and Woodsy Notes. John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition has top notes of Cinnamon, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Leather and Vetyver, a base of Woodsy Notes, Amber, Resin and French labdanum.