Fragrance comparison

Homem Bleu vs The Baron

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Homem Bleu

Maracujá Brasil

3.2516 votes

Rank #63,278 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

The Baron

Evyan

4.1421 votes

Rank #19,402 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Baron takes 6 of 6 categories.

Homem Bleu
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Baron
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Homem Bleu0/6

The Baron6/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homem BleuMaracujá Brasil

The BaronEvyan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

4.14/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 53%Had 19%Want 28%

Category winnerThe BaronRating 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

52%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityThe Baron

SillageThe Baron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value81

Category winnerThe BaronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

fresh spicy74%

lavender65%

herbal56%

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

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderBergamotLemonBasilCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineRoseSageCarnation

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliCedarVetiverMuskSandalwood

Category winnerThe BaronLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall67

Winter22

Day100

Night35

Spring78

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe BaronHigher 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 →

The Baron by Evyan is a vintage aromatic cologne that pairs crisp citrus and garden herbs with a surprisingly lush floral heart. Sprayed on skin, it opens with a brisk snap of bergamot, tart lemon, and sharp lavender before settling into spicy carnation and powdery orange blossom. The dry-down stays grounded in 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 The Baron?

The Baron takes 6 of 6 categories. Homem Bleu is rated 3.25/5 from 16 votes; The Baron is rated 4.14/5 from 21 votes. Choose Homem Bleu for a woody and lavender character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Baron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Homem Bleu or The Baron?

The Baron lasts longest (The Baron 66/100, Homem Bleu 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homem Bleu or The Baron?

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

Do Homem Bleu and The Baron smell similar?

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

Is Homem Bleu or The Baron better for summer or winter?

Homem Bleu suits daytime wear; The Baron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homem Bleu and The Baron?

Homem Bleu has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. The Baron has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose and Sage, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk.