Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs So Blue

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 598 ratings analysed

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #38,453 AmberWoody

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19%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

So Blue

Mancera

3.81574 votes

Rank #8,566 CitrusFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

So Blue takes 4 of 5 categories.

DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
So Blue
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

DNA for Men1/5

So Blue4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DNA for MenBijan

So BlueMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

3.81/ 5 · 574 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerSo BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

58%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

28%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

574 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySo Blue

SillageSo Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value51

Category winnerDNA for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

rose77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

Top15-30 mins

FruitsMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseSea NotesVioletPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Pepper. Durations are only published for So Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,566

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerSo BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bijan DNA for Men is a warm aromatic leather fragrance with a soft classic feel. It opens with lavender, citrus, moss and leather, giving a barbershop-like freshness before amber, benzoin and sandalwood make the dry-down warmer and gentler. It suits men who enjoy mature spicy woods with amber warmth, especially for fa…

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Mancera So Blue delivers an energetic splash of chilled mandarin, tart lemon, and sweet mixed fruits anchored by aquatic sea spray. It hits the air with a bright, sparkling rush. The opening feels crisp and sweet. Within twenty minutes, velvety Bulgarian rose and powdery violet temper the tart citrus burst. Earthy pat…

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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, DNA for Men or So Blue?

So Blue takes 4 of 5 categories. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; So Blue is rated 3.81/5 from 574 votes. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose So Blue for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, DNA for Men or So Blue?

So Blue lasts longest (So Blue 68/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA for Men or So Blue?

Projection is very close: So Blue 63/100, DNA for Men 61/100 for sillage.

Do DNA for Men and So Blue smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Pepper.

Is DNA for Men or So Blue better for summer or winter?

DNA for Men suits evening wear; So Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNA for Men and So Blue?

DNA for Men has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Caraway, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Cyclamen and Fir, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood. So Blue has top notes of Fruits, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Sea Notes, Violet and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.