Fragrance comparison

Blue Jeans vs Marc Joseph for Men

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 10,001 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blue Jeans

Versace

3.779,996 votes

Rank #2,200 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Marc Joseph for Men

Marc Joseph

3.205 votes

Rank #59,692 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Jeans takes 4 of 4 categories.

Blue Jeans
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Marc Joseph for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue Jeans4/4

Marc Joseph for Men0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blue Jeans
Sillage & projection: Blue Jeans
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

Marc Joseph for MenMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 9,996 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 62%Had 23%Want 15%

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

0%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityBlue Jeans

SillageBlue Jeans

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value33

Category winnerBlue JeansBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

woody61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesBergamotJuniperAniseBrazilian RosewoodBasil

Heart

LavenderRoseCarnationJasmineGeraniumHeliotropeSageFir

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodIrisMuskCedarAmberPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart1.5-3 hrs

LavenderAniseGeranium

Base3-5 hrs

VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Anise, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Marc Joseph for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex17

Women1

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 15%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,200

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#59,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Marc Joseph for Men opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bright lemon. The initial citrus rush feels bracing before settling within fifteen minutes. Soon, aromatic lavender and a touch of spicy anise step forward to give the heart a classic barbershop feel. Geranium adds a crisp, green lift that keeps the spices f…

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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 Jeans or Marc Joseph for Men?

Blue Jeans takes 4 of 4 categories. Blue Jeans is rated 3.77/5 from 9,996 votes; Marc Joseph for Men is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Blue Jeans for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Marc Joseph for Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Jeans or Marc Joseph for Men?

Blue Jeans lasts longest (Blue Jeans 62/100, Marc Joseph for Men 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Jeans or Marc Joseph for Men?

Blue Jeans projects furthest (Blue Jeans 51/100, Marc Joseph for Men 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Jeans and Marc Joseph for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Anise, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Blue Jeans or Marc Joseph for Men better for summer or winter?

Marc Joseph for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Jeans and Marc Joseph for Men?

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. Marc Joseph for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Anise and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.