Fragrance comparison

Blue Jeans vs Vodka Blackcurrant

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10,026 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blue Jeans

Versace

3.779,996 votes

Rank #2,424 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Vodka Blackcurrant

Paris Elysees

3.5030 votes

Rank #52,524 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Jeans takes 4 of 7 categories.

Blue Jeans
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Vodka Blackcurrant
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Blue Jeans4/7

Vodka Blackcurrant2/7

Ratings & consensus: Blue Jeans
Community sentiment: Blue Jeans
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Vodka Blackcurrant
Value for money: Blue Jeans
Versatility: Vodka Blackcurrant
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

Vodka BlackcurrantParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 9,996 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 30%Had 28%Want 42%

Category winnerBlue JeansRating 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

27%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

27%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerBlue JeansMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageVodka Blackcurrant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value57

Category winnerBlue JeansBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

cinnamon70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesBergamotJuniperAniseBrazilian RosewoodBasil

Heart

LavenderRoseCarnationJasmineGeraniumHeliotropeSageFir

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodIrisMuskCedarAmberPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinammonGeraniumCarnationApple

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

CitrusesCardamon

Base3 to 6 hours

VetiverCedarOlive TreeAmber

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Carnation, Geranium and Cedar. Durations are only published for Vodka Blackcurrant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring36

Summer14

Fall79

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerVodka BlackcurrantMost 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#2,424

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#52,524

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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Vodka Blackcurrant by Paris Elysees is a warm spicy and woody fragrance for men that surprises many buyers with its actual scent profile. Despite the fruity bottle name, this composition centers on a crisp apple note blended with sharp cinnamon, floral geranium, and clove-like carnation at the top. The heart introduce…

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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 Vodka Blackcurrant?

Blue Jeans takes 4 of 7 categories. Blue Jeans is rated 3.77/5 from 9,996 votes; Vodka Blackcurrant is rated 3.50/5 from 30 votes. Choose Blue Jeans for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Vodka Blackcurrant for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Jeans or Vodka Blackcurrant?

They last about the same: Blue Jeans 62/100, Vodka Blackcurrant 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Blue Jeans or Vodka Blackcurrant?

Vodka Blackcurrant projects furthest (Vodka Blackcurrant 65/100, Blue Jeans 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Jeans and Vodka Blackcurrant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Carnation, Geranium and Cedar.

Is Blue Jeans or Vodka Blackcurrant better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vodka Blackcurrant is the stronger pick. For winter, Vodka Blackcurrant is the stronger pick. Vodka Blackcurrant suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Jeans and Vodka Blackcurrant?

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. Vodka Blackcurrant has top notes of Cinammon, Geranium, Carnation and Apple, heart notes of Citruses and Cardamon, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Olive Tree and Amber.