Fragrance comparison

DX 77 Man vs Royale Blue

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 240 ratings analysed

DX 77 Man

Chris Adams

3.5012 votes

Rank #25,095 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Royale Blue

Rasasi

3.56228 votes

Rank #4,707 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royale Blue takes 4 of 5 categories.

DX 77 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Royale Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

DX 77 Man0/5

Royale Blue4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DX 77 ManChris Adams

Royale BlueRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 30%Want 23%

3.56/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 48%Had 27%Want 25%

Category winnerRoyale BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

34%Love

47%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

217 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRoyale Blue

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRoyale BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

marine77%

citrus69%

aquatic53%

fresh spicy46%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleCitrusesGingerBergamotGalbanumMelon

Heart1-2 hrs

Spicy NotesThymeMintLavenderGeraniumNutmegCloves

Base2-4 hrs

VetiverMuskCinnamonSandalwoodAmber

Top

Sea NotesGalbanumBergamotMelonAppleOrangePeach

Heart

LavenderJasminePeonyRose

Base

PatchouliCedarVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesApple, Bergamot, Galbanum and Melon. Durations are only published for DX 77 Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night15

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#4,707

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerRoyale BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DX 77 Man by Chris Adams is an aromatic budget cologne built on a crisp nineties green profile. The ginger hits immediately. You get a snappy blast of peppery root, tart green apple, and sparkling bergamot that cuts straight through humid morning air. A brisk wave of fresh mint, herbal lavender, and garden thyme surfa…

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Rasasi Royale Blue opens with a crisp wave of sea notes and melon before settling into a aromatic floral heart of lavender and rose. This woody musk composition feels clean and aquatic on the skin, making it a reliable choice for daily wear. Its airy profile performs well in temperate spring weather, providing a fresh…

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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, DX 77 Man or Royale Blue?

Royale Blue takes 4 of 5 categories. DX 77 Man is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes; Royale Blue is rated 3.56/5 from 228 votes. Choose DX 77 Man for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royale Blue for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, DX 77 Man or Royale Blue?

Royale Blue lasts longest (Royale Blue 63/100, DX 77 Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DX 77 Man or Royale Blue?

Projection is very close: DX 77 Man 53/100, Royale Blue 53/100 for sillage.

Do DX 77 Man and Royale Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Galbanum and Melon.

Is DX 77 Man or Royale Blue better for summer or winter?

DX 77 Man suits daytime wear; Royale Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DX 77 Man and Royale Blue?

DX 77 Man has top notes of Apple, Citruses, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Thyme, Mint and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cinnamon and Sandalwood. Royale Blue has top notes of Sea Notes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Melon, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Peony and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk.