Fragrance comparison

In Blue vs MNG Cut for Woman

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 528 ratings analysed

In Blue

Armand Basi

3.34376 votes

Rank #16,096 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

MNG Cut for Woman

Mango

3.47152 votes

Rank #20,155 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MNG Cut for Woman takes 4 of 7 categories.

In Blue
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
MNG Cut for Woman
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

In Blue3/7

MNG Cut for Woman4/7

Ratings & consensus: MNG Cut for Woman
Community sentiment: In Blue
Longevity: MNG Cut for Woman
Sillage & projection: MNG Cut for Woman
Value for money: In Blue
Versatility: MNG Cut for Woman
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: In Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In BlueArmand Basi

MNG Cut for WomanMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.34/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 35%Had 54%Want 11%

3.47/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 22%Had 78%Want 0%

Category winnerMNG Cut for WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

364 votes

20%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

34%Dislike

1%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerIn BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityMNG Cut for Woman

SillageMNG Cut for Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value58

Category winnerIn BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

aromatic65%

floral53%

fruity42%

white floral100%

citrus88%

floral77%

powdery65%

musky53%

sweet42%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitBergamotCorianderMandarin Orange

Heart

PepperBlack CurrantLotusNeroli

Base

Woodsy NotesOakmossPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

NeroliMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Black locustJasmineLotus

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanilla Flower

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lotus and Neroli. Durations are only published for MNG Cut for Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day100

Night33

Category winnerMNG Cut for WomanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Work 44%Casual 38%Date 11%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,096

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#20,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerIn BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Blue opens with bright grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin, then turns peppery, slightly aquatic and gently fruity through the lotus and black currant. The dry-down is woody, mossy and warm, with patchouli giving it a familiar early-2000s masculine feel. It suits someone who wants an easy fresh-spicy daily scent more…

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MNG Cut for Woman by Mango presents a crisp, soapy floral bouquet rooted in early 2000s minimalism. The first spray delivers a brisk flash of neroli and bittersweet mandarin orange, cutting through the air with clean, sharp citrus. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus edge recedes into a delicate core of lotus and 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, In Blue or MNG Cut for Woman?

MNG Cut for Woman takes 4 of 7 categories. In Blue is rated 3.34/5 from 376 votes; MNG Cut for Woman is rated 3.47/5 from 152 votes. Choose In Blue for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose MNG Cut for Woman for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Blue or MNG Cut for Woman?

MNG Cut for Woman lasts longest (MNG Cut for Woman 62/100, In Blue 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Blue or MNG Cut for Woman?

MNG Cut for Woman projects furthest (MNG Cut for Woman 58/100, In Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Blue and MNG Cut for Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lotus and Neroli.

Is In Blue or MNG Cut for Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, In Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, MNG Cut for Woman is the stronger pick. MNG Cut for Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Blue and MNG Cut for Woman?

In Blue has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Black Currant, Lotus and Neroli, a base of Woodsy Notes, Oakmoss and Patchouli. MNG Cut for Woman has top notes of Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Black locust, Jasmine and Lotus, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla Flower.