Fragrance comparison

Blue Ocean vs Tattoo

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Blue Ocean

CULT · 2023

3.676 votes

Rank #60,986 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Tattoo

Mansfield

4.254 votes

Rank #58,088 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tattoo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Blue Ocean
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tattoo
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Blue Ocean1/4

Tattoo3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue OceanCULT

TattooMansfield

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 67%Had 22%Want 11%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 21%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

33%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTattoo

SillageTattoo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBlue OceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

woody77%

fresh69%

rose61%

rose100%

woody86%

floral72%

mossy58%

white floral44%

earthy30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both floral, woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BellflowerLemonAppleCedar

Heart

JasmineWhite RoseBamboo

Base

AmberMusk

Notes

White RoseJasmineCedarCedarmossAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCedar, Jasmine, White Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Tattoo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,986

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTattooHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Ocean by CULT opens with a crisp, refreshing splash of chilled green apple, zesty lemon, and soft bellflower. The initial burst feels like cool morning air by the coast, instantly awakening the senses without any harsh chemical edge. As the citrus sparkle settles, dewy green bamboo, tender white rose, and sheer j…

Reviews →

Do not overspray it. Mansfield Tattoo breaks away from traditional sweet floral formulas by locking crisp white rose into a rugged timber foundation. The initial spray hits hard with sharp solvent freshness before blooming into tart petals and sweet jasmine. Skin warmth reveals unexpected depth within ten minutes. Dry…

Reviews →

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 Ocean or Tattoo?

Tattoo takes 3 of 4 categories. Blue Ocean is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Tattoo is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Blue Ocean for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tattoo for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Ocean or Tattoo?

Tattoo lasts longest (Tattoo 90/100, Blue Ocean 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Ocean or Tattoo?

Tattoo projects furthest (Tattoo 85/100, Blue Ocean 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Ocean and Tattoo smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Cedar, Jasmine, White Rose and Amber.

Is Blue Ocean or Tattoo better for summer or winter?

Blue Ocean suits daytime wear; Tattoo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Ocean and Tattoo?

Blue Ocean has top notes of Bellflower, Lemon, Apple and Cedar, heart notes of Jasmine, White Rose and Bamboo, a base of Amber and Musk. Tattoo features White Rose, Jasmine, Cedar, Cedarmoss and Amber.