Fragrance comparison

California Blue vs Denim Gold

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

4 wins

California Blue

Mykonos

4.3315 votes

Rank #30,088 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Denim Gold

Denim

4.0010 votes

Rank #46,104 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

California Blue takes 4 of 5 categories.

California Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Denim Gold
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

California Blue4/5

Denim Gold1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

California BlueMykonos

Denim GoldDenim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 53%Had 12%Want 35%

Category winnerCalifornia BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

30%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCalifornia Blue

SillageCalifornia Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value91

Category winnerDenim GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine92%

aquatic84%

lavender77%

floral69%

sweet61%

woody100%

floral92%

green84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both floral and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPearGrapefruitSalt

Heart

Marine notesWater FlowersRhubarb

Base

CaramelMossWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesBergamotLavender

Heart2-3 hrs

Water FlowersPatchouli

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender and Water Flowers. Durations are only published for Denim Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer100

Fall27

Winter27

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer83

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Casual 42%Work 35%Date 14%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#46,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCalifornia BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

California Blue by Mykonos is a fresh, salty aquatic with a fruity opening and a softer sweet base. Pear and grapefruit give it an easy brightness up top, while marine notes, water flowers, and rhubarb keep it breezy and slightly tart. As it settles, caramel, moss, and woody notes round it out without taking it too fa…

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Denim Gold by Denim is an accessible woody spicy cologne built around crisp, everyday energy. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, herbal lavender, and crushed green leaves that quickly wakes up your senses. As the first rush settles, watery florals and clean patchouli step forward to smooth out the edges. The dr…

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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, California Blue or Denim Gold?

California Blue takes 4 of 5 categories. California Blue is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes; Denim Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose California Blue for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Denim Gold for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, California Blue or Denim Gold?

California Blue lasts longest (California Blue 73/100, Denim Gold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, California Blue or Denim Gold?

California Blue projects furthest (California Blue 66/100, Denim Gold 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do California Blue and Denim Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender and Water Flowers.

Is California Blue or Denim Gold better for summer or winter?

California Blue suits daytime wear; Denim Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in California Blue and Denim Gold?

California Blue has top notes of Lavender, Pear, Grapefruit and Salt, heart notes of Marine notes, Water Flowers and Rhubarb, a base of Caramel, Moss and Woody Notes. Denim Gold has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Water Flowers and Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Musk and Vanilla.