Fragrance comparison

Eau Cendree vs Homem Bleu

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau Cendree

Jacomo

4.4560 votes

Rank #6,516 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Homem Bleu

Maracujá Brasil

3.2516 votes

Rank #63,278 WoodyLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Cendree takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eau Cendree
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Homem Bleu
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau Cendree4/5

Homem Bleu1/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau Cendree
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau Cendree
Sillage & projection: Eau Cendree
Value for money: Homem Bleu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Cendree

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau CendreeJacomo

Homem BleuMaracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 49%Had 8%Want 43%

3.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

Category winnerEau CendreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

6%Love

44%Like

25%Ok

19%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityEau Cendree

SillageEau Cendree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value80

Category winnerHomem BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

powdery56%

woody100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotLavenderPetitgrainCoriander

Heart

Clary SageCarnationGeranium

Base

CedarPatchouliVetiverMuskSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliCedar

Base5-6 hrs

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Cedar. Durations are only published for Homem Bleu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer89

Fall67

Winter22

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 13%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,516

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#63,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau CendreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Cendree by Jacomo is a classic 1970s citrus aromatic fragrance that defines the mid-century modern aesthetic. It opens with sharp, clean lemon and bergamot, leading into a herbal heart of clary sage and geranium. The dry-down settles into a grounded woody base of cedar, vetiver, and patchouli, making it a reliable…

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Homem Bleu by Maracujá Brasil delivers an easy, refreshing take on the classic aromatic barbershop profile. The first spray releases a brisk splash of tart lemon and bitter bergamot. It wakes you up immediately. Within minutes, cooling French lavender cuts through the citrus zest, softening the tart edges into a clean…

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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, Eau Cendree or Homem Bleu?

Eau Cendree takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau Cendree is rated 4.45/5 from 60 votes; Homem Bleu is rated 3.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose Eau Cendree for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Homem Bleu for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Cendree or Homem Bleu?

Eau Cendree lasts longest (Eau Cendree 77/100, Homem Bleu 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Cendree or Homem Bleu?

Eau Cendree projects furthest (Eau Cendree 69/100, Homem Bleu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Cendree and Homem Bleu smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Cedar.

Is Eau Cendree or Homem Bleu better for summer or winter?

Eau Cendree suits daytime wear; Homem Bleu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Cendree and Homem Bleu?

Eau Cendree has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Petitgrain, heart notes of Clary Sage, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. Homem Bleu has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.