Fragrance comparison

Homem Bleu vs Scandal Pour Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 687 ratings analysed

Homem Bleu

Maracujá Brasil

3.2516 votes

Rank #63,278 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Scandal Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.17671 votes

Rank #1,073 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scandal Pour Homme 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.
Scandal Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Homem Bleu1/5

Scandal Pour Homme4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homem BleuMaracujá Brasil

Scandal Pour HommeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

4.17/ 5 · 671 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerScandal Pour HommeRating 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

58%Love

28%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

484 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityScandal Pour Homme

SillageScandal Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value37

Category winnerHomem BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match44%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

LemonLavenderPetitgrainBergamotTarragonBasilMint

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMay RoseViolet

Base

OakmossAmbergrisMuskClovesVetiverNutmegPatchouliCardamom

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,073

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews94

Category winnerScandal Pour HommeHigher 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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Scandal Pour Homme is a polished, old-school fougere with a bright citrus and herb opening, a floral heart that can read more prominent than expected, and a mossy, clove-tinged dry-down. It wears like a luxury barbershop scent, refined, green, and unmistakably classic. This suits shoppers who enjoy elegant masculine p…

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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 Scandal Pour Homme?

Scandal Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Homem Bleu is rated 3.25/5 from 16 votes; Scandal Pour Homme is rated 4.17/5 from 671 votes. Choose Homem Bleu for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scandal Pour Homme for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Homem Bleu or Scandal Pour Homme?

Scandal Pour Homme lasts longest (Scandal Pour Homme 75/100, Homem Bleu 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homem Bleu or Scandal Pour Homme?

Scandal Pour Homme projects furthest (Scandal Pour Homme 68/100, Homem Bleu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homem Bleu and Scandal Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Patchouli.

Is Homem Bleu or Scandal Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Homem Bleu and Scandal Pour Homme?

Homem Bleu has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Scandal Pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lavender, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, May Rose and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris, Musk and Cloves.