Fragrance comparison

Blue Sea vs Amyi VIII

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 164 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blue Sea

Crystal Water · 2022

5.001 votes

Rank #44,856 MarineSalty

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Amyi VIII

Amyi

4.10163 votes

Rank #11,633 AromaticLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Sea takes 3 of 4 categories.

Blue Sea
Choose it for a marine and salty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Amyi VIII
Choose it for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Blue Sea3/4

Amyi VIII1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue SeaCrystal Water

Amyi VIIIAmyi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.10/ 5 · 163 votes

Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

48%Love

28%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

163 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBlue Sea

SillageBlue Sea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value44

Category winnerBlue SeaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

salty90%

amber80%

musky70%

powdery60%

aromatic50%

aromatic100%

leather92%

amber84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea Salt

Heart

Sea Notes

Base

AmberWhite Musk

Top

RaspberryRed ThymeSea Salt

Heart

White SuedeFlouve

Base

AmberSandalwoodOlibanum

InformationalShared notesSea Salt and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men46

Unisex47

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,856

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,633

PerfumerSamuel Moraes

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAmyi VIIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Sea by Crystal Water opens with an instant burst of mineral sea salt and brisk coastal breezes that feel crisp and invigorating. Within twenty minutes, the sharp marine spray settles into an airy heart of fresh sea notes, creating a clean and spacious seaside atmosphere. The drydown introduces a gentle foundation…

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Amyi VIII creates an aromatic and leathery profile built around raspberry, white suede, and olibanum. It offers a clean, green, and resinous experience suitable for those who appreciate soft leather scents. This fragrance functions best during transitional seasons and evening wear, providing a unique alternative to ma…

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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 Sea or Amyi VIII?

Blue Sea takes 3 of 4 categories. Blue Sea is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Amyi VIII is rated 4.10/5 from 163 votes. Choose Blue Sea for a marine and salty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Amyi VIII for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Blue Sea or Amyi VIII?

Blue Sea lasts longest (Blue Sea 100/100, Amyi VIII 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Sea or Amyi VIII?

Blue Sea projects furthest (Blue Sea 100/100, Amyi VIII 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Sea and Amyi VIII smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Sea Salt and Amber.

Is Blue Sea or Amyi VIII better for summer or winter?

Blue Sea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Sea and Amyi VIII?

Blue Sea has top notes of Sea Salt, heart notes of Sea Notes, a base of Amber and White Musk. Amyi VIII has top notes of Raspberry, Red Thyme and Sea Salt, heart notes of White Suede and Flouve, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Olibanum.