Fragrance comparison

Homem Bleu vs Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 720 ratings analysed

Homem Bleu

Maracujá Brasil

3.2516 votes

Rank #63,278 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne

Roja Dove

3.99704 votes

Rank #1,979 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Homem Bleu1/5

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homem BleuMaracujá Brasil

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

3.99/ 5 · 704 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerScandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneRating 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

45%Love

27%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

704 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityScandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne

SillageScandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value28

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%

green77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

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

LavenderLemonMintBergamotPetitgrainTarragonBasil

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRose de Mai

Base

MossAmbergrisCloveVetiverTonka BeanPatchouliCedarLabdanum

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

Summer83

Fall83

Winter34

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

Unisex9

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,979

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews135

Category winnerScandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneHigher 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 Parfum Cologne is a polished aromatic fougere built around sharp lavender, bright citrus and a green, mossy spine. It opens brisk and bitter, then settles into a smoother, spiced drydown with tonka warmth and a slightly earthy, old-school barbershop feel. It suits someone who enjoys classic masculin…

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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 Parfum Cologne?

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne takes 4 of 5 categories. Homem Bleu is rated 3.25/5 from 16 votes; Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 704 votes. Choose Homem Bleu for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne 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 Parfum Cologne?

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne lasts longest (Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne 68/100, Homem Bleu 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homem Bleu or Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne?

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne projects furthest (Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne 57/100, Homem Bleu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homem Bleu and Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Patchouli.

Is Homem Bleu or Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne 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 Parfum Cologne?

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 Parfum Cologne has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Rose de Mai, a base of Moss, Ambergris, Clove and Vetiver.