Fragrance comparison

Homem Bleu vs Monsieur

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

Homem Bleu

Maracujá Brasil

3.2516 votes

Rank #63,278 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Monsieur

Lancetti

4.5244 votes

Rank #7,839 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Homem Bleu1/5

Monsieur4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homem BleuMaracujá Brasil

MonsieurLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

4.52/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%

Category winnerMonsieurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

6%Love

44%Like

25%Ok

19%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

57%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMonsieur

SillageMonsieur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value77

Category winnerHomem BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliCedar

Base5-6 hrs

MuskSandalwood

Top

LavenderLemonPetitgrain ParaguayThymeMintBergamot

Heart

Palisander RosewoodSageNutmeg

Base

OakmossBalsam FirLabdanumSandalwoodCedarPatchouliIncenseTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Lemon 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

Summer89

Fall67

Winter22

Day100

Night35

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerMonsieurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Lancetti Monsieur greets you with a sharp spray of bitter lemon, dry mint, and herbal thyme. This is a classic citrus aromatic that swaps out modern sugary sweetness for a crisp, green, and slightly raw opening. As it warms on the skin, the initial brightness yields to an earthy blend of clary sage and nutmeg, before …

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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, Homem Bleu or Monsieur?

Monsieur takes 4 of 5 categories. Homem Bleu is rated 3.25/5 from 16 votes; Monsieur is rated 4.52/5 from 44 votes. Choose Homem Bleu for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monsieur for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Homem Bleu or Monsieur?

Monsieur lasts longest (Monsieur 69/100, Homem Bleu 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homem Bleu or Monsieur?

Monsieur projects furthest (Monsieur 60/100, Homem Bleu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homem Bleu and Monsieur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Patchouli.

Is Homem Bleu or Monsieur better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Homem Bleu and Monsieur?

Homem Bleu has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Monsieur has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Petitgrain Paraguay and Thyme, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Balsam Fir, Labdanum and Sandalwood.