Fragrance comparison

Blue Jeans vs Influence

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 10,002 ratings analysed

Blue Jeans

Versace

3.779,996 votes

Rank #2,420 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Influence

Ajmal

4.006 votes

Rank #58,540 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Blue Jeans
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Influence
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue Jeans2/4

Influence2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Influence
Sillage & projection: Influence
Value for money: Blue Jeans
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

InfluenceAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 9,996 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 10%Had 21%Want 69%

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

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityInfluence

SillageInfluence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBlue JeansBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

white floral77%

amber69%

fruity61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesBergamotJuniperAniseBrazilian RosewoodBasil

Heart

LavenderRoseCarnationJasmineGeraniumHeliotropeSageFir

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodIrisMuskCedarAmberPatchouli

Top

Fruity and Spicy Notes

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisLavender

Base

MuskAmberCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Sandalwood, Iris and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex17

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,420

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#58,540

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.

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Influence by Ajmal is a woody, powdery chypre-leaning scent built around a fruity, lightly spicy opening and a clean floral-aromatic heart. Iris and lavender give it a smooth, cosmetic powder feel, while musk, amber, cedar and sandalwood keep the dry-down warm and masculine. It tends to suit cooler weather and smart-c…

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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 Jeans or Influence?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Blue Jeans is rated 3.77/5 from 9,996 votes; Influence is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Blue Jeans for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Influence for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Jeans or Influence?

Influence lasts longest (Influence 80/100, Blue Jeans 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Jeans or Influence?

Influence projects furthest (Influence 75/100, Blue Jeans 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Jeans and Influence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sandalwood, Iris and Musk.

Is Blue Jeans or Influence better for summer or winter?

Influence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Jeans and Influence?

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. Influence has top notes of Fruity and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Lavender, a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar and Sandalwood.