Fragrance comparison

Darin vs Blue Memory

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

4 wins

Darin

Rasasi

3.3614 votes

Rank #25,221 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Blue Memory

In The Box

3.9020 votes

Rank #55,456 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Darin takes 4 of 5 categories.

Darin
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue Memory
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Darin4/5

Blue Memory1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarinRasasi

Blue MemoryIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 21%Want 56%

3.90/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 58%Had 9%Want 33%

Category winnerBlue MemoryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

43%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

30%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDarin

SillageDarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDarinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

musky84%

rose77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

green69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderRoseLemon

Heart

Woody NotesJasmine

Base

MuskAmber

Top

AldehydesMintBergamotLavenderNeroliLemonArtemisiaMandarin

Heart

CyclamenGeraniumSeaweedGingerJasmineRoseBrazilian Rosewood

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rose, Lemon and Jasmine. 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring64

Summer100

Fall45

Winter9

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men77

Unisex23

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#55,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDarinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Darin by Rasasi opens with a bracing burst of lavender and lemon, shifting quickly into a wood-heavy heart. This scent leans into an aromatic, somewhat rugged profile that defies its initial label, offering a clean yet assertive presence. It performs well in outdoor settings and works reliably during moderate spring o…

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Blue Memory is a fresh aromatic fougere built around citrus, mint, lavender and a clean woody-musky base. It opens bright and brisk, then settles into a green, slightly salty, airy heart with ginger and seaweed adding lift. It usually reads best in warm weather and daytime settings. If you like modern blue scents that…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Darin or Blue Memory?

Darin takes 4 of 5 categories. Darin is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes; Blue Memory is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes. Choose Darin for a lavender and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue Memory for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Darin or Blue Memory?

Darin lasts longest (Darin 73/100, Blue Memory 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Darin or Blue Memory?

Darin projects furthest (Darin 75/100, Blue Memory 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darin and Blue Memory smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rose, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Darin or Blue Memory better for summer or winter?

Darin suits daytime wear; Blue Memory suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darin and Blue Memory?

Darin has top notes of Lavender, Rose and Lemon, heart notes of Woody Notes and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. Blue Memory has top notes of Aldehydes, Mint, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Cyclamen, Geranium, Seaweed and Ginger, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Cedar.