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Blue Rush vs Elvie Summer Magic

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

Updated 211 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Rush takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Blue Rush

    Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

  • Elvie Summer Magic

    Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Blue Rush4/7
Elvie Summer Magic3/7
Ratings & consensus
Blue Rush
Community sentiment
Blue Rush
Longevity
Elvie Summer Magic
Sillage & projection
Elvie Summer Magic
Value for money
Blue Rush
Versatility
Elvie Summer Magic
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Blue Rush

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Blue RushAvon
Elvie Summer MagicOriflame
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 134 votes
Have 24%Had 76%Want 0%
3.70/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 14%Had 47%Want 39%
Category winnerBlue RushRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
18%Love
55%Like
4%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate

134 votes

23%Love
49%Like
1%Ok
26%Dislike
0%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerBlue RushMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityElvie Summer Magic

SillageElvie Summer Magic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value65
Category winnerBlue RushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aquatic100%
marine92%
ozonic84%
aromatic77%
green69%
fruity61%
aquatic100%
ozonic86%
fruity72%
fresh58%
green44%
sweet30%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aquatic, ozonic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Sea NotesSeaweedBasilBlack CurrantWhite Pepper
Heart
WatermelonMelonGreen NotesBamboo
Base
PapayaAmberCashmere Wood
Top
WatermelonMelonRaspberryBlack CurrantMandarin OrangePink Pepper
Heart
Water NotesGreen NotesVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Watermelon, Melon and Green Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter18
Day–
Night–
Category winnerElvie Summer MagicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men88
Unisex12
Women0
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,422

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBlue RushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Rush by Avon opens with sharp sea notes and salty seaweed before settling into a juicy heart of watermelon and cucumber-like green bamboo. Base notes of papaya and smooth cashmere wood add a mild tropical warmth underneath. It suits hot summer afternoons, casual weekend errands, and post-workout wear when you nee…

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Oriflame Elvie Summer Magic opens with a spray of juicy watermelon, sliced melon, and tart black currant. A splash of pink pepper adds a crisp spark to the top notes, making the fruit feel bright rather than syrupy during warm July afternoons. As the initial fruitiness softens, water notes and green leaves merge with…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blue Rush or Elvie Summer Magic?

Blue Rush takes 4 of 7 categories. Blue Rush is rated 3.67/5 from 134 votes; Elvie Summer Magic is rated 3.70/5 from 77 votes. Choose Blue Rush for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Elvie Summer Magic for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blue Rush or Elvie Summer Magic?

Elvie Summer Magic lasts longest (Elvie Summer Magic 62/100, Blue Rush 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Rush or Elvie Summer Magic?

Projection is very close: Elvie Summer Magic 51/100, Blue Rush 49/100 for sillage.

Do Blue Rush and Elvie Summer Magic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, ozonic and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Watermelon, Melon and Green Notes.

Is Blue Rush or Elvie Summer Magic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blue Rush is the stronger pick. For winter, Elvie Summer Magic is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Rush and Elvie Summer Magic?

Blue Rush has top notes of Sea Notes, Seaweed, Basil and Black Currant, heart notes of Watermelon, Melon, Green Notes and Bamboo, a base of Papaya, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Elvie Summer Magic has top notes of Watermelon, Melon, Raspberry and Black Currant, heart notes of Water Notes, Green Notes, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.

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