Fragrance comparison

Homem Bleu vs Telinum

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Homem Bleu

Maracujá Brasil

3.2516 votes

Rank #63,278 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Telinum

Misenum

4.333 votes

Rank #50,879 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Telinum 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.
Telinum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Homem Bleu1/4

Telinum3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homem BleuMaracujá Brasil

TelinumMisenum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTelinum

SillageTelinum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value42

Category winnerHomem BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

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

BergamotMintLavenderJasmineLemonRose

Heart

LabdanumCedarPatchouliSandalwoodCopaiba balmCinnamon

Base

AmbergrisMusk

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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,879

PerfumerPaolo Romano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTelinumHigher 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 →

Telinum opens with bright citrus, mint and lavender, then turns drier and more resinous as cedar, patchouli, sandalwood and labdanum come through. The result reads ambery, woody and aromatic rather than sweet. It feels structured, assertive and slightly old world in mood. With moderate to strong projection and general…

Reviews →

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 Telinum?

Telinum takes 3 of 4 categories. Homem Bleu is rated 3.25/5 from 16 votes; Telinum is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Homem Bleu for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Telinum for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Homem Bleu or Telinum?

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

Which projects more, Homem Bleu or Telinum?

Telinum projects furthest (Telinum 63/100, Homem Bleu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homem Bleu and Telinum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Patchouli.

Is Homem Bleu or Telinum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Homem Bleu and Telinum?

Homem Bleu has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Telinum has top notes of Bergamot, Mint, Lavender and Jasmine, heart notes of Labdanum, Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Ambergris and Musk.