Fragrance comparison

Blue Jeans vs Element

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 9,996 ratings analysed

1 wins

Blue Jeans

Versace

3.779,996 votes

Rank #2,200 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Element

CEVI

—0 votes

Rank #66,055 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Jeans takes 1 of 1 categories.

Blue Jeans
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Element
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character.

Blue Jeans1/1

Element0/1

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Jeans

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue JeansVersace

ElementCEVI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 9,996 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

9,996 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

iris74%

powdery65%

herbal56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesBergamotJuniperAniseBrazilian RosewoodBasil

Heart

LavenderRoseCarnationJasmineGeraniumHeliotropeSageFir

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodIrisMuskCedarAmberPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

BergamotSageLemonMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

Woody NotesIrisSandalwood

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage, Sandalwood and Iris. Durations are only published for Element, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex17

Women1

Not enough votes yet

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 20%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,200

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#66,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlue JeansHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Blue Jeans is a nostalgic aromatic fougere that feels like a casual weekend in a bottle. It opens with sharp citrus and fresh anise, before relaxing into a sweet, powdery lavender and vanilla base. It is an easygoing option for casual daytime wear during mild spring afternoons.

Reviews →

CEVI Element delivers a sharp, revitalizing splash of lemon and bergamot right out of the nozzle. The initial citrus rush feels bracing. Herbal clary sage arrives within moments to cut through the tart fruit, giving the opening a clean, tailored edge. As the citrus begins to soften, powdery iris and smooth sandalwood …

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.

Do Blue Jeans and Element smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Sandalwood and Iris.

Is Blue Jeans or Element better for summer or winter?

Element suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Jeans and Element?

Blue Jeans has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot, Juniper and Anise, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Iris. Element has top notes of Bergamot, Sage, Lemon and Mandarin, heart notes of Woody Notes, Iris and Sandalwood, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Vetiver.