Fragrance comparison

Colors de Benetton Man Blue vs New York

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,344 ratings analysed

Colors de Benetton Man Blue

Benetton

3.82339 votes

Rank #12,332 AromaticCitrus

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39%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

New York

WIDIAN

4.191,005 votes

Rank #178 AromaticAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New York takes 6 of 7 categories.

Colors de Benetton Man Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
New York
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Colors de Benetton Man Blue1/7

New York6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colors de Benetton Man BlueBenetton

New YorkWIDIAN

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 339 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 1,005 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNew YorkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

53%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

321 votes

54%Love

30%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

335 votes

Category winnerNew YorkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNew York

SillageNew York

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value58

Category winnerColors de Benetton Man BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus90%

ozonic80%

woody70%

fresh60%

aquatic50%

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TequilaLemon

Heart

Melon

Base

JuniperMuskHaitian Vetiver

Top

Yellow MandarinJuniperPink PepperBergamotLavenderCorianderLemon

Heart

RoseCaramelGeraniumPatchouliAkigalawoodJasmineOrris

Base

White MuskTonka BeanWhite AmberHaitian VetiverTobaccoAmbergrisOlibanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Juniper and Haitian Vetiver. 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

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNew YorkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex10

Women4

Men37

Unisex51

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#178

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerNew YorkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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WIDIAN New York opens with bright citrus, juniper, pepper, and lavender, then settles into a smoother floral amber with rose, caramel, soft woods, and tobacco-tonka warmth. It reads polished rather than loud. This is an easy niche wear for someone who wants refinement, steady projection, and a slightly masculine unis…

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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, Colors de Benetton Man Blue or New York?

New York takes 6 of 7 categories. Colors de Benetton Man Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 339 votes; New York is rated 4.19/5 from 1,005 votes. Choose Colors de Benetton Man Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose New York for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Colors de Benetton Man Blue or New York?

New York lasts longest (New York 84/100, Colors de Benetton Man Blue 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colors de Benetton Man Blue or New York?

New York projects furthest (New York 75/100, Colors de Benetton Man Blue 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colors de Benetton Man Blue and New York smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Juniper and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Colors de Benetton Man Blue or New York better for summer or winter?

For summer, Colors de Benetton Man Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, New York is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colors de Benetton Man Blue and New York?

Colors de Benetton Man Blue has top notes of Tequila and Lemon, heart notes of Melon, a base of Juniper, Musk and Haitian Vetiver. New York has top notes of Yellow Mandarin, Juniper, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Caramel, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean, White Amber and Haitian Vetiver.