Fragrance comparison

Homem Bleu vs Sandal Wood

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Homem Bleu

Maracujá Brasil

3.2516 votes

Rank #63,278 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Sandal Wood

Rasasi

3.836 votes

Rank #47,648 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sandal Wood takes 3 of 4 categories.

Homem Bleu
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sandal Wood
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Homem Bleu1/4

Sandal Wood3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homem BleuMaracujá Brasil

Sandal WoodRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySandal Wood

SillageSandal Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHomem BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic83%

powdery65%

amber48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and powdery

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

SandalwoodBergamotLavenderSageLemon

Heart

CedarVetiverHazelnutPatchouliBasil

Base

AmberMuskOrris RootIncense

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSandal WoodHigher 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…

Reviews →

Sandal Wood by Rasasi is a crisp, woody fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright citrus and lavender before settling into a heart of cedar and vetiver. The base of incense and musk gives it a grounded feel that works well in both office and casual settings. It is a solid, versatile choice for those who …

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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 Sandal Wood?

Sandal Wood takes 3 of 4 categories. Homem Bleu is rated 3.25/5 from 16 votes; Sandal Wood is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Homem Bleu for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sandal Wood for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Homem Bleu or Sandal Wood?

Sandal Wood lasts longest (Sandal Wood 60/100, Homem Bleu 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homem Bleu or Sandal Wood?

Projection is very close: Sandal Wood 50/100, Homem Bleu 48/100 for sillage.

Do Homem Bleu and Sandal Wood smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Patchouli.

Is Homem Bleu or Sandal Wood better for summer or winter?

Homem Bleu suits daytime wear; Sandal Wood suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homem Bleu and Sandal Wood?

Homem Bleu has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Sandal Wood has top notes of Sandalwood, Bergamot, Lavender and Sage, heart notes of Cedar, Vetiver, Hazelnut and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Musk, Orris Root and Incense.