Fragrance comparison

Blue Sky Neroli vs Vetiver Hombre

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 517 ratings analysed

Blue Sky Neroli

Clinique

4.1975 votes

Rank #34,666 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vetiver Hombre

Adolfo Dominguez

3.99442 votes

Rank #3,587 White FloralEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Hombre takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Blue Sky Neroli3/7

Vetiver Hombre4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue Sky NeroliClinique

Vetiver HombreAdolfo Dominguez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

3.99/ 5 · 442 votes

Have 38%Had 22%Want 40%

Category winnerBlue Sky NeroliRating 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

49%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

298 votes

Category winnerBlue Sky NeroliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Hombre

SillageVetiver Hombre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value79

Category winnerVetiver HombreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

ozonic83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

fresh56%

white floral100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

green61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus 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

NeroliAfrican Orange FlowerRhuburbBergamotLavenderMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineLilyClove

Base

VetiverSoil TincturePatchouliLeatherVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesNeroli, African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver. 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

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlue Sky NeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex48

Women48

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,587

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerVetiver HombreHigher 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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Vetiver Hombre by Adolfo Dominguez is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Vetiver Hombre was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Neroli, African Orange Flower, Rhuburb, Bergamot, Lavender and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Jasmine, Lily and Clove; base notes are Vetiver, S…

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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 Vetiver Hombre?

Vetiver Hombre takes 4 of 7 categories. Blue Sky Neroli is rated 4.19/5 from 75 votes; Vetiver Hombre is rated 3.99/5 from 442 votes. Choose Blue Sky Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Hombre for a white floral and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blue Sky Neroli or Vetiver Hombre?

Vetiver Hombre lasts longest (Vetiver Hombre 66/100, Blue Sky Neroli 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Sky Neroli or Vetiver Hombre?

Vetiver Hombre projects furthest (Vetiver Hombre 59/100, Blue Sky Neroli 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Sky Neroli and Vetiver Hombre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver.

Is Blue Sky Neroli or Vetiver Hombre better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Blue Sky Neroli and Vetiver Hombre?

Blue Sky Neroli features Neroli, Ozonic notes, African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange and Amberwood. Vetiver Hombre has top notes of Neroli, African Orange Flower, Rhuburb and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily and Clove, a base of Vetiver, Soil Tincture, Patchouli and Leather.