Fragrance comparison

Blue Ridge vs Estratto di Colonia

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Blue Ridge

Fulton & Roark

3.6010 votes

Rank #42,248 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Estratto di Colonia

Pineider

3.7010 votes

Rank #57,076 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Estratto di Colonia takes 3 of 5 categories.

Blue Ridge
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Estratto di Colonia
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue Ridge2/5

Estratto di Colonia3/5

Ratings & consensus: Estratto di Colonia
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Estratto di Colonia
Sillage & projection: Estratto di Colonia
Value for money: Blue Ridge
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Ridge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue RidgeFulton & Roark

Estratto di ColoniaPineider

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 21%Want 52%

Category winnerEstratto di ColoniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

10%Love

50%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage28

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityEstratto di Colonia

SillageEstratto di Colonia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerBlue RidgeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

woody77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

amber65%

white floral48%

herbal30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitronMusk

Heart2-3 hrs

SageJasmine

Base4-5 hrs

AmberSandalwood

Top

Green MandarinBergamotLemonSage

Heart

JasmineWhite Rose

Base

AmberSandalwoodMuskVanila

InformationalShared notesMusk, Sage, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Blue Ridge, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 41%Casual 36%Date 16%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#57,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlue RidgeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Ridge by Fulton & Roark delivers an aromatic mountain air experience built around smooth woods and clean herbs. The scent opens with a brisk splash of tart citron and soft musk before warming into crushed garden sage and sweet jasmine petals. At the base, golden amber and creamy sandalwood anchor the blend close …

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Estratto di Colonia by Pineider offers a crisp, aromatic burst of green mandarin and bergamot that quickly transitions into a soft heart of white rose. The base grounds this light blend with warm sandalwood and vanilla. It is a quiet, clean, citrus-musk scent designed for warm spring days and casual office wear.

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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 Ridge or Estratto di Colonia?

Estratto di Colonia takes 3 of 5 categories. Blue Ridge is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Estratto di Colonia is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Blue Ridge for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Estratto di Colonia for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Ridge or Estratto di Colonia?

Estratto di Colonia lasts longest (Estratto di Colonia 60/100, Blue Ridge 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Ridge or Estratto di Colonia?

Estratto di Colonia projects furthest (Estratto di Colonia 53/100, Blue Ridge 28/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Ridge and Estratto di Colonia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and herbal accords. Common notes include Musk, Sage, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Blue Ridge or Estratto di Colonia better for summer or winter?

Blue Ridge suits daytime wear; Estratto di Colonia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Ridge and Estratto di Colonia?

Blue Ridge has top notes of Citron and Musk, heart notes of Sage and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Sandalwood. Estratto di Colonia has top notes of Green Mandarin, Bergamot, Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Jasmine and White Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanila.