Fragrance comparison

Blue Sky Neroli vs Dior Homme Cologne

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 446 ratings analysed

Blue Sky Neroli

Clinique

4.1975 votes

Rank #34,666 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dior Homme Cologne

Dior · 2007

4.19371 votes

Rank #5,201 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dior Homme Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories.

Blue Sky Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dior Homme Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Blue Sky Neroli3/7

Dior Homme Cologne4/7

Ratings & consensus: Dior Homme Cologne
Community sentiment: Blue Sky Neroli
Longevity: Dior Homme Cologne
Sillage & projection: Dior Homme Cologne
Value for money: Blue Sky Neroli
Versatility: Blue Sky Neroli
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dior Homme Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue Sky NeroliClinique

Dior Homme CologneDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

4.19/ 5 · 371 votes

Have 43%Had 22%Want 35%

Category winnerDior Homme CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

41%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

75 votes

43%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

371 votes

Category winnerBlue Sky NeroliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDior Homme Cologne

SillageDior Homme Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value41

Category winnerBlue Sky NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

ozonic83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

fresh56%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

iris84%

woody77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NeroliOzonic notesAfrican Orange FlowerMandarin OrangeAmberwoodVetiverCardamomRose Oil

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeNeroliBergamotLavenderCardamomSage

Heart

Iris

Base

VetiverCacaoLeatherAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Blue Sky Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall7

Winter7

Day100

Night6

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlue Sky NeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex48

Women48

Men69

Unisex29

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,201

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched2007

Reviews28

Category winnerDior Homme CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clinique released Blue Sky Neroli as an uplifting citrus floral scent built around sunny petals and crisp, airy skies. The fragrance opens with sparkling mandarin orange paired with clean ozonic notes that immediately evoke the refreshing smell of a bright breeze after summer rain. At its heart, green neroli blossoms …

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Dior Homme Cologne (2007) presents a crisp, sunlit take on the iconic Dior iris profile. Created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, it opens with a refreshing splash of sweet mandarin orange, tart bergamot, and clean neroli, immediately supported by soft lavender and herbal sage. At the center, a silky, powdery iris note …

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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 Sky Neroli or Dior Homme Cologne?

Dior Homme Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories. Blue Sky Neroli is rated 4.19/5 from 75 votes; Dior Homme Cologne is rated 4.19/5 from 371 votes. Choose Blue Sky Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dior Homme Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blue Sky Neroli or Dior Homme Cologne?

Dior Homme Cologne lasts longest (Dior Homme Cologne 63/100, Blue Sky Neroli 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Sky Neroli or Dior Homme Cologne?

Dior Homme Cologne projects furthest (Dior Homme Cologne 59/100, Blue Sky Neroli 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Sky Neroli and Dior Homme Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Cardamom.

Is Blue Sky Neroli or Dior Homme Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blue Sky Neroli is the stronger pick. For winter, Dior Homme Cologne is the stronger pick. Blue Sky Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Sky Neroli and Dior Homme Cologne?

Blue Sky Neroli features Neroli, Ozonic notes, African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange and Amberwood. Dior Homme Cologne has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vetiver, Cacao, Leather and Amber.