Fragrance comparison

Eau Sauvage Extreme vs Homem Bleu

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,214 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau Sauvage Extreme

Dior · 1984

4.191,198 votes

Rank #950 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Homem Bleu

Maracujá Brasil

3.2516 votes

Rank #63,278 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Sauvage Extreme takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Eau Sauvage Extreme4/5

Homem Bleu1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau Sauvage ExtremeDior

Homem BleuMaracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,198 votes

Have 44%Had 24%Want 31%

3.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

Category winnerEau Sauvage ExtremeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,198 votes

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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityEau Sauvage Extreme

SillageEau Sauvage Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value80

Category winnerHomem BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

lavender69%

earthy61%

woody100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonLavenderBergamotBasilPatchouliFruity Notes

Heart

RosemaryBay LeafCorianderSandalwoodAldehydesJasmineOrris Root

Base

OakmossCedarMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliCedar

Base5-6 hrs

MuskSandalwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall67

Winter22

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex3

Women2

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#950

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1984

Reviews147

Overall rank#63,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau Sauvage ExtremeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Sauvage Extreme by Dior takes the sunny citrus signature of the original 1966 classic and turns it into a deep, earthy green blend. It kicks off with a sharp splash of tart lemon and bitter bergamot, quickly joined by fresh garden basil and soothing lavender. As the initial brightness settles, warm cedar, dark pat…

Reviews →

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…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau Sauvage Extreme or Homem Bleu?

Eau Sauvage Extreme takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau Sauvage Extreme is rated 4.19/5 from 1,198 votes; Homem Bleu is rated 3.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose Eau Sauvage Extreme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Homem Bleu for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Sauvage Extreme or Homem Bleu?

Eau Sauvage Extreme lasts longest (Eau Sauvage Extreme 71/100, Homem Bleu 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Sauvage Extreme or Homem Bleu?

Eau Sauvage Extreme projects furthest (Eau Sauvage Extreme 62/100, Homem Bleu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Sauvage Extreme and Homem Bleu smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Eau Sauvage Extreme or Homem Bleu better for summer or winter?

Homem Bleu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Sauvage Extreme and Homem Bleu?

Eau Sauvage Extreme has top notes of Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Rosemary, Bay Leaf, Coriander and Sandalwood, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Musk and Amber. Homem Bleu has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.