Fragrance comparison

Blue Leaf vs Upscape

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

2 wins

Blue Leaf

Synapse

3.5012 votes

Rank #56,522 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Upscape

Johan B

2.502 votes

Rank #65,047 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Leaf takes 2 of 3 categories.

Blue Leaf
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Upscape
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Blue Leaf2/3

Upscape1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Upscape
Sillage & projection: Blue Leaf
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Leaf

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue LeafSynapse

UpscapeJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityUpscape

SillageBlue Leaf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

woody77%

floral69%

white floral61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Marine notesCyclamenAmberWhite RoseCedar

Heart

Sea waterQuinceLilyGrapesDavanaSandalwood

Base

MossEbonyIris

Top20-30 mins

AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada

Heart2-3 hrs

CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Amber, Cedar and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Upscape, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall22

Winter0

Day100

Night44

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex38

Women25

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 21%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlue LeafHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Leaf by Synapse is a salty, mineral aquatic that swaps typical citrus for the tangy sweetness of quince and white rose. It opens with a sharp sea breeze and cyclamen before settling into a base of ebony and sandalwood. This is a coastal scent for warm spring days when you want something more natural than a design…

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Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…

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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 Leaf or Upscape?

Blue Leaf takes 2 of 3 categories. Blue Leaf is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Blue Leaf for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Leaf or Upscape?

Upscape lasts longest (Upscape 80/100, Blue Leaf 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Leaf or Upscape?

Blue Leaf projects furthest (Blue Leaf 61/100, Upscape 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Leaf and Upscape smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Amber, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Blue Leaf or Upscape better for summer or winter?

Blue Leaf suits daytime wear; Upscape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Leaf and Upscape?

Blue Leaf has top notes of Marine notes, Cyclamen, Amber and White Rose, heart notes of Sea water, Quince, Lily and Grapes, a base of Moss, Ebony and Iris. Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.