Fragrance comparison

Blue Stratos vs Marina Yachting

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 243 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blue Stratos

Key Sun Laboratories

4.03240 votes

Rank #4,718 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Marina Yachting

3.333 votes

Rank #61,086 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Stratos takes 3 of 3 categories.

Blue Stratos
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Marina Yachting
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Blue Stratos3/3

Marina Yachting0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue StratosKey Sun Laboratories

Marina YachtingMarina Yachting

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 50%Had 31%Want 19%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

240 votes

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityBlue Stratos

SillageBlue Stratos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

woody65%

green53%

marine42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

herbal65%

woody53%

musky42%

Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea waterBergamotAmalfi LemonGrapefruit

Heart

GeraniumPatchouli

Base

ThymeBasilMuskMintWoodsy NotesPine

Top30 to 60 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

GeraniumThymeBasil

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Geranium and Thyme. Durations are only published for Marina Yachting, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews62

Overall rank#61,086

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlue StratosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Stratos is a bracing citrus aromatic for men that leans into crisp marine and green notes. It offers a classic, clean profile featuring bergamot and pine, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear. This refreshing scent pairs effortlessly with a simple white shirt or linen, providing a sharp, energizing s…

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Marina Yachting by Marina Yachting is an aromatic aquatic fragrance for men that channels early 2000s coastal freshness. The opening brings a crisp splash of bergamot, grapefruit, and orange, giving off the sharp zest of freshly peeled citrus fruit. As the bright top settles, an aromatic herbal core of thyme, basil, a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blue Stratos or Marina Yachting?

Blue Stratos takes 3 of 3 categories. Blue Stratos is rated 4.03/5 from 240 votes; Marina Yachting is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Blue Stratos for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Marina Yachting for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Stratos or Marina Yachting?

Blue Stratos lasts longest (Blue Stratos 56/100, Marina Yachting 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Stratos or Marina Yachting?

Blue Stratos projects furthest (Blue Stratos 51/100, Marina Yachting 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Stratos and Marina Yachting smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Geranium and Thyme.

Is Blue Stratos or Marina Yachting better for summer or winter?

Marina Yachting suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Stratos and Marina Yachting?

Blue Stratos has top notes of Sea water, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Thyme, Basil, Musk and Mint. Marina Yachting has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Thyme and Basil, a base of Musk and Virginia Cedar.