Feeling Man vs The Blues
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Feeling Man takes 3 of 4 categories.
Feeling ManChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The BluesChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Feeling Man3/4
The Blues1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Feeling Man
- Sillage & projection
- The Blues
- Value for money
- Feeling Man
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Feeling Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Feeling ManJil SanderThe BluesThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.51/ 5 · 137 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
4.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
34%Like
1%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
137 votes
50%Love
17%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFeeling Man
SillageThe Blues
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFeeling ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
herbal69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fruity NotesLavenderBergamotTarragonAniseGreen Notes
Heart
RaspberryOrris RootGeraniumBalsam FirJasmineCyclamen
Base
TobaccoMuskOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliAmberSandalwoodCedar
Notes
SandalwoodTonka BeanCarnationArtemisiaCorianderBergamotLavenderGeraniumCardamomCinnamonOakmossJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine. Durations are only published for The Blues, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,932
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews30
Overall rank#42,809
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerFeeling ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFeeling Man by Jil Sander opens with a vibrant splash of ripe berries, crisp bergamot, and herbal tarragon before settling into a warm core of raspberry, earthy orris root, and balsam fir. As the scent develops on warm skin, rich pipe tobacco, creamy sandalwood, and smooth tonka bean emerge to create a cozy, grounded …
Reviews →The Blues by The Dua Brand is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for men who appreciate traditional barbershop and fougere profiles. Released in 2021 as an Extrait de Parfum homage to classic masculine perfumery, it opens with an energetic rush of bergamot, crisp lavender, anise, and sharp artemisia. As the initial s…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Feeling Man or The Blues?
Feeling Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Feeling Man is rated 4.51/5 from 137 votes; The Blues is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Feeling Man for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose The Blues for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Feeling Man or The Blues?
They last about the same: Feeling Man 74/100, The Blues 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Feeling Man or The Blues?
The Blues projects furthest (The Blues 70/100, Feeling Man 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Feeling Man and The Blues smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine.
Is Feeling Man or The Blues better for summer or winter?
The Blues suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Feeling Man and The Blues?
Feeling Man has top notes of Fruity Notes, Lavender, Bergamot and Tarragon, heart notes of Raspberry, Orris Root, Geranium and Balsam Fir, a base of Tobacco, Musk, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean. The Blues features Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Carnation, Artemisia and Coriander.
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