Fragrance comparison

Deen vs Merveille in Blue

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

2 wins

Deen

Orientica

4.333 votes

Rank #58,084 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Merveille in Blue

Johan B

3.577 votes

Rank #59,046 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deen takes 2 of 3 categories.

Deen
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.
Merveille in Blue
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Deen2/3

Merveille in Blue1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DeenOrientica

Merveille in BlueJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

14%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityDeen

SillageMerveille in Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

violet77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

woody84%

sweet77%

rose69%

green61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonGrenadine

Heart

VioletRoseCedar

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesVanilla

Top20-40 mins

Black CurrantGrenadineMintBitter Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletRoseJasmineRaspberry

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrenadine, Violet, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for Merveille in Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDeenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deen by Orientica starts with a bright splash of citrus before settling into a powdery floral mist. Violet and rose form the soft heart, supported by a warm base of vanilla and clean musk. It serves as a gentle daytime fragrance, ideal for casual spring office wear or quiet afternoons at home.

Reviews →

Johan B Merveille in Blue is a lively fruity floral perfume centered on tart black currant, sweet grenadine, and fresh green rose. The first spray delivers a sweet burst of berry syrup tempered by bitter orange. Within twenty minutes, the initial punch calms down. Soft violet, raspberry, and jasmine unfold into a gent…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Deen or Merveille in Blue?

Deen takes 2 of 3 categories. Deen is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Merveille in Blue is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Deen for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Choose Merveille in Blue for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Deen or Merveille in Blue?

Deen lasts longest (Deen 70/100, Merveille in Blue 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deen or Merveille in Blue?

Merveille in Blue projects furthest (Merveille in Blue 88/100, Deen 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deen and Merveille in Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Grenadine, Violet, Rose and Musk.

Is Deen or Merveille in Blue better for summer or winter?

Deen suits day or night wear; Merveille in Blue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deen and Merveille in Blue?

Deen has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Grenadine, heart notes of Violet, Rose and Cedar, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes and Vanilla. Merveille in Blue has top notes of Black Currant, Grenadine, Mint and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Jasmine and Raspberry, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.