Fragrance comparison

Claiborne for Men vs Colors de Benetton Man Blue

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 578 ratings analysed

3 wins

Claiborne for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.73239 votes

Rank #6,680 AromaticCitrus

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Colors de Benetton Man Blue

Benetton

3.82339 votes

Rank #12,332 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Claiborne for Men takes 3 of 7 categories.

Claiborne for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Colors de Benetton Man Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Claiborne for Men3/7

Colors de Benetton Man Blue2/7

Ratings & consensus: Colors de Benetton Man Blue
Community sentiment: Colors de Benetton Man Blue
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Claiborne for Men
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Claiborne for Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Claiborne for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Claiborne for MenLiz Claiborne

Colors de Benetton Man BlueBenetton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 239 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 339 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerColors de Benetton Man BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

239 votes

19%Love

53%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

321 votes

Category winnerColors de Benetton Man BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageClaiborne for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

floral69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

ozonic80%

woody70%

fresh60%

aquatic50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotMelonGreen NotesLemonArtemisia

Heart

JuniperCyclamenJasmineCarnationMyrrhRose

Base

OakmossMuskLeatherPatchouliCedarAmber

Top

TequilaLemon

Heart

Melon

Base

JuniperMuskHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesMelon, Lemon, Juniper and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClaiborne for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex26

Women2

Men86

Unisex10

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#12,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerClaiborne for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Claiborne for Men opens with an unmistakable blast of tart bergamot, bright lemon, and a sweet synthetic melon note. Cool lavender and bitter artemisia quickly cut through the initial fruitiness, shifting the composition into early 1990s green territory. As the top notes settle, sharp juniper berries, carnation, and s…

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Colors de Benetton Man Blue is a crisp, aromatic aquatic fragrance that opens with a distinct tequila and lemon kick. It settles into a clean, melon-forward heart supported by juniper and vetiver. Ideal for casual, everyday wear during the spring and summer months, this scent offers an energizing, youthful profile for…

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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, Claiborne for Men or Colors de Benetton Man Blue?

Claiborne for Men takes 3 of 7 categories. Claiborne for Men is rated 3.73/5 from 239 votes; Colors de Benetton Man Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 339 votes. Choose Claiborne for Men for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Colors de Benetton Man Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Claiborne for Men or Colors de Benetton Man Blue?

They last about the same: Claiborne for Men 56/100, Colors de Benetton Man Blue 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Claiborne for Men or Colors de Benetton Man Blue?

Claiborne for Men projects furthest (Claiborne for Men 52/100, Colors de Benetton Man Blue 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Claiborne for Men and Colors de Benetton Man Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Melon, Lemon, Juniper and Musk.

Is Claiborne for Men or Colors de Benetton Man Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Claiborne for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Claiborne for Men is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Claiborne for Men and Colors de Benetton Man Blue?

Claiborne for Men has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Melon and Green Notes, heart notes of Juniper, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Leather and Patchouli. Colors de Benetton Man Blue has top notes of Tequila and Lemon, heart notes of Melon, a base of Juniper, Musk and Haitian Vetiver.