Fragrance comparison

Blue Jeans vs Vertigo Milano

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 10,004 ratings analysed

Blue Jeans

Versace

3.779,996 votes

Rank #2,222 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Vertigo Milano

Ga-De

3.888 votes

Rank #46,254 LavenderAromatic

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.
Vertigo Milano
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Blue Jeans2/4

Vertigo Milano2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vertigo Milano
Sillage & projection: Vertigo Milano
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

Vertigo MilanoGa-De

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 9,996 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 32%Want 19%

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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVertigo Milano

SillageVertigo Milano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlue JeansBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

lavender100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match64%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

CitrusesBergamotRosemaryTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSage

Base5-8 hrs

VanillaCedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bergamot, Lavender and Sage. Durations are only published for Vertigo Milano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex17

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 32%Date 22%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,222

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#46,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Ga-De Vertigo Milano is a relaxed aromatic cologne that bridges sharp herbal freshness with gentle gourmand warmth. The opening wakes you up with tart bergamot, sweet tangerine, and a brisk pinch of kitchen rosemary. Within minutes, clean lavender and earthy sage smooth out the edges, transforming the scent into a cla…

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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 Vertigo Milano?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Blue Jeans is rated 3.77/5 from 9,996 votes; Vertigo Milano is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Blue Jeans for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vertigo Milano for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Jeans or Vertigo Milano?

Vertigo Milano lasts longest (Vertigo Milano 70/100, Blue Jeans 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Jeans or Vertigo Milano?

Vertigo Milano projects furthest (Vertigo Milano 66/100, Blue Jeans 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Jeans and Vertigo Milano smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot, Lavender and Sage.

Is Blue Jeans or Vertigo Milano better for summer or winter?

Vertigo Milano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Jeans and Vertigo Milano?

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. Vertigo Milano has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot, Rosemary and Tangerine, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.