Fragrance comparison

Exclusive in Blue vs Hype for Him

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 86 ratings analysed

Exclusive in Blue

Avon

3.7952 votes

Rank #32,965 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Hype for Him

Hinode

4.2434 votes

Rank #27,719 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hype for Him takes 7 of 7 categories.

Exclusive in Blue
Choose it for a woody and green character. Best in spring.
Hype for Him
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Exclusive in Blue0/7

Hype for Him7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Exclusive in BlueAvon

Hype for HimHinode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 54%Had 28%Want 18%

4.24/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 48%Had 27%Want 26%

Category winnerHype for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

58%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

53%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerHype for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityHype for Him

SillageHype for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value74

Category winnerHype for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green88%

warm spicy77%

ozonic65%

aquatic53%

aromatic42%

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

mineral69%

musky61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeavesCardamom

Heart

Green Notes

Base

SandalowoodWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

Brazilian OrangeMandarin OrangeGreen NotesMineral notes

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaViolet LeavesPink PepperCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverMuskAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaves, Cardamom and Green Notes. Durations are only published for Hype for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring81

Summer100

Fall54

Winter46

Day100

Night53

Category winnerHype for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men74

Unisex19

Women6

Casual 36%Work 32%Date 18%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHype for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Exclusive in Blue opens with a sharp snap of violet leaves paired with warm cardamom spice. The initial spray feels brisk and ozonic, cutting through cool spring air before settling into crisp green notes. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens as dry sandalwood and mixed woody notes form a quiet anchor.…

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Hype for Him by Hinode opens with a zesty splash of Brazilian orange and sweet mandarin orange, backed by brisk green leaves and a stony mineral note that feels like cool river rocks. As the initial spray settles, violet leaves and soft freesia introduce a clean, slightly aquatic garden freshness, sharpened by a pinch…

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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, Exclusive in Blue or Hype for Him?

Hype for Him takes 7 of 7 categories. Exclusive in Blue is rated 3.79/5 from 52 votes; Hype for Him is rated 4.24/5 from 34 votes. Choose Exclusive in Blue for a woody and green character. Best in spring. Choose Hype for Him for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Exclusive in Blue or Hype for Him?

Hype for Him lasts longest (Hype for Him 67/100, Exclusive in Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exclusive in Blue or Hype for Him?

Hype for Him projects furthest (Hype for Him 56/100, Exclusive in Blue 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exclusive in Blue and Hype for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaves, Cardamom and Green Notes.

Is Exclusive in Blue or Hype for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hype for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Hype for Him is the stronger pick. Hype for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exclusive in Blue and Hype for Him?

Exclusive in Blue has top notes of Violet Leaves and Cardamom, heart notes of Green Notes, a base of Sandalowood and Woody Notes. Hype for Him has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes and Mineral notes, heart notes of Freesia, Violet Leaves, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Cedar.