Fragrance comparison

Color Essences Blue vs New York Perfume Four

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

2 wins

Color Essences Blue

Red Label

1.001 votes

Rank #70,205 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

New York Perfume Four

Parfums Constantine

1.001 votes

Rank #75,157 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Color Essences Blue takes 2 of 4 categories.

Color Essences Blue
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
New York Perfume Four
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Color Essences Blue2/4

New York Perfume Four1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: New York Perfume Four
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Color Essences Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Color Essences Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Color Essences BlueRed Label

New York Perfume FourParfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNew York Perfume Four

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerColor Essences BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

woody84%

marine77%

aquatic69%

soft spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

amber65%

woody53%

green42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantMelonMint

Heart

Marine notesAppleCappuccino

Base

AmberWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMintBlack CurrantMelon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomNutmegAppleCappuccino

Base4-6 hrs

AmberWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesMelon, Mint, Apple and Cappuccino. Durations are only published for New York Perfume Four, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 30%Date 20%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,157

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerColor Essences BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Color Essences Blue opens with a bright mix of melon, blackcurrant, and mint, then shifts into a more unusual heart where marine notes, crisp apple, and a soft cappuccino note meet. It smells fresh at first, but there is a sweeter, warmer side underneath. The ambery woody base keeps it smooth rather than sharply aquat…

Reviews →

Parfums Constantine New York Perfume Four delivers an unexpected contrast between brisk orchard freshness and cozy cafe warmth. The first spritz unleashes a burst of tart black currant, chilled mint, and ripe melon, cut through with clean bergamot. Within twenty minutes, the fruity fizz relaxes into a comforting heart…

Reviews →

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, Color Essences Blue or New York Perfume Four?

Color Essences Blue takes 2 of 4 categories. Color Essences Blue is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; New York Perfume Four is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Color Essences Blue for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose New York Perfume Four for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Color Essences Blue or New York Perfume Four?

New York Perfume Four lasts longest (New York Perfume Four 70/100, Color Essences Blue 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Color Essences Blue or New York Perfume Four?

Projection is very close: Color Essences Blue 50/100, New York Perfume Four 50/100 for sillage.

Do Color Essences Blue and New York Perfume Four smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Melon, Mint, Apple and Cappuccino.

Is Color Essences Blue or New York Perfume Four better for summer or winter?

Color Essences Blue suits day or night wear; New York Perfume Four suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Color Essences Blue and New York Perfume Four?

Color Essences Blue has top notes of Blackcurrant, Melon and Mint, heart notes of Marine notes, Apple and Cappuccino, a base of Amber and Woody Notes. New York Perfume Four has top notes of Bergamot, Mint, Black Currant and Melon, heart notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Apple and Cappuccino, a base of Amber and Woody Notes.