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Brut Rose vs Merveille in Blue

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

Updated 25 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Merveille in Blue takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Brut Rose

    Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Merveille in Blue

    Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Brut Rose0/4
Merveille in Blue4/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Merveille in Blue
Sillage & projection
Merveille in Blue
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Merveille in Blue
Fragranxe ranking
Merveille in Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Brut RoseEverything Pink!
Merveille in BlueJohan B
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%
3.57/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
22%Love
50%Like
11%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

14%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage88
♥ Love / hate64
Category winners

LongevityMerveille in Blue

SillageMerveille in Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value73
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
rose92%
floral84%
Champagne77%
violet69%
powdery61%
fruity100%
powdery92%
woody84%
sweet77%
rose69%
green61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, rose and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
RaspberryBlack CurrantBlackberry
Heart2-3 hrs
ChampagneRoseVioletCherry Blossom
Base4-5 hrs
MuskSandalwood
Top20-40 mins
Black CurrantGrenadineMintBitter Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
VioletRoseJasmineRaspberry
Base5-7 hrs
MuskSandalwood
Category winnerMerveille in BlueLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring83
Summer100
Fall50
Winter33
Day100
Night35
Spring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 34%Party 27%Date 22%Work 18%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 26%Date 21%Party 17%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,975

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMerveille in BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brut Rose by Everything Pink! is a cheerful splash of celebration in a bottle. The first spray pops with chilled pink champagne, tart blackberry, and sweet raspberry. It smells crisp, bright, and fizzy. Soon, fresh pink rose petals and delicate cherry blossom soften the fruitiness. Sandalwood and clean musk anchor the…

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Johan B Merveille in Blue is a lively fruity floral perfume centered on tart black currant, sweet grenadine, and fresh green rose. The first spray delivers a sweet burst of berry syrup tempered by bitter orange. Within twenty minutes, the initial punch calms down. Soft violet, raspberry, and jasmine unfold into a gent…

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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, Brut Rose or Merveille in Blue?

Merveille in Blue takes 4 of 4 categories. Brut Rose is rated 3.78/5 from 18 votes; Merveille in Blue is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Brut Rose for a fruity and rose character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Merveille in Blue for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Brut Rose or Merveille in Blue?

Merveille in Blue lasts longest (Merveille in Blue 67/100, Brut Rose 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Brut Rose or Merveille in Blue?

Merveille in Blue projects furthest (Merveille in Blue 88/100, Brut Rose 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brut Rose and Merveille in Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and powdery accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Black Currant, Rose and Violet.

Is Brut Rose or Merveille in Blue better for summer or winter?

Brut Rose suits daytime wear; Merveille in Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brut Rose and Merveille in Blue?

Brut Rose has top notes of Raspberry, Black Currant and Blackberry, heart notes of Champagne, Rose, Violet and Cherry Blossom, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Merveille in Blue has top notes of Black Currant, Grenadine, Mint and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Jasmine and Raspberry, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.

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