Fragrance comparison

Homem Bleu vs On El

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

Homem Bleu

Maracujá Brasil

3.2516 votes

Rank #63,278 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #17,260 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

On El 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.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Homem Bleu1/5

On El4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homem BleuMaracujá Brasil

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

Category winnerOn ElRating 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

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityOn El

SillageOn El

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHomem BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match39%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

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Patchouli, Cedar and Sandalwood. 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

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerOn ElHigher 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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On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells 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, Homem Bleu or On El?

On El takes 4 of 5 categories. Homem Bleu is rated 3.25/5 from 16 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Homem Bleu for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Homem Bleu or On El?

They last about the same: On El 56/100, Homem Bleu 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Homem Bleu or On El?

On El projects furthest (On El 53/100, Homem Bleu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homem Bleu and On El smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Patchouli, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Homem Bleu or On El better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Homem Bleu and On El?

Homem Bleu has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.