Fragrance comparison

Clean Shower Fresh for Men vs Blu

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

3 wins

Clean Shower Fresh for Men

Clean

3.72109 votes

Rank #39,039 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Blu

Renato Balestra

3.679 votes

Rank #59,429 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clean Shower Fresh for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Blu
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Clean Shower Fresh for Men3/4

Blu1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Sillage & projection: Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Value for money: Blu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Clean Shower Fresh for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clean Shower Fresh for MenClean

BluRenato Balestra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 45%Had 18%Want 37%

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 76%Had 12%Want 12%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

109 votes

0%Love

78%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityClean Shower Fresh for Men

SillageClean Shower Fresh for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value100

Category winnerBluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

woody44%

warm spicy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLemon

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

MintCardamonThymeNutmeg

Base3 to 4 hours

Black TeaCedar

Top

MarigoldelemiNutmegLemon

Heart

CardamomMintThyme

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mint, Thyme and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Clean Shower Fresh for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall36

Winter17

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClean Shower Fresh for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Shower Fresh for Men focuses on a straightforward, invigorating post-shower sensation built around crisp citrus and herbal greenery. It opens with an immediate burst of tart lemon and bergamot, delivering a sharp citrus kick that feels crisp and energetic. Soon after, cooling mint and aromatic thyme emerge along…

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Blu by Renato Balestra opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bitter marigold, and cool mint. As the citrus settles, herbal thyme and warm nutmeg add a dry, aromatic spice layer. The base rests on soft sandalwood and vanilla, giving this classic masculine fougere an easygoing, everyday feel for mild spring mornings.

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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, Clean Shower Fresh for Men or Blu?

Clean Shower Fresh for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Clean Shower Fresh for Men is rated 3.72/5 from 109 votes; Blu is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Clean Shower Fresh for Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Blu for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Clean Shower Fresh for Men or Blu?

Clean Shower Fresh for Men lasts longest (Clean Shower Fresh for Men 61/100, Blu 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clean Shower Fresh for Men or Blu?

Clean Shower Fresh for Men projects furthest (Clean Shower Fresh for Men 57/100, Blu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clean Shower Fresh for Men and Blu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint, Thyme and Nutmeg.

Is Clean Shower Fresh for Men or Blu better for summer or winter?

Clean Shower Fresh for Men suits daytime wear; Blu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clean Shower Fresh for Men and Blu?

Clean Shower Fresh for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mint, Cardamon, Thyme and Nutmeg, a base of Black Tea and Cedar. Blu has top notes of Marigold, elemi, Nutmeg and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Mint and Thyme, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.