Fragrance comparison

In Blue vs Pantoum

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 395 ratings analysed

In Blue

Armand Basi

3.34376 votes

Rank #15,726 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pantoum

FZOTIC

3.8419 votes

Rank #42,028 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pantoum takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

In Blue2/5

Pantoum3/5

Ratings & consensus: Pantoum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pantoum
Sillage & projection: Pantoum
Value for money: In Blue
Versatility: Not scored
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

PantoumFZOTIC

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.34/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 35%Had 54%Want 11%

3.84/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%

Category winnerPantoumRating 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

37%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPantoum

SillagePantoum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value42

Category winnerIn BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

aromatic65%

floral53%

fruity42%

citrus100%

floral91%

woody83%

mossy74%

amber65%

earthy56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, woody 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

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli. Durations are only published for Pantoum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer86

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,726

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#42,028

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Pantoum by FZOTIC is a bright, botanical chypre built around sunshine and damp shade. The opening arrives with a lively snap of bitter grapefruit, tart bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. It wakes up your senses fast. Within twenty minutes, the citrus bite softens into lush magnolia petals and honeyed neroli blossoms…

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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 Pantoum?

Pantoum takes 3 of 5 categories. In Blue is rated 3.34/5 from 376 votes; Pantoum is rated 3.84/5 from 19 votes. Choose In Blue for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pantoum for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Blue or Pantoum?

They last about the same: Pantoum 60/100, In Blue 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, In Blue or Pantoum?

Pantoum projects furthest (Pantoum 58/100, In Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Blue and Pantoum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli.

Is In Blue or Pantoum better for summer or winter?

Pantoum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Blue and Pantoum?

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. Pantoum has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Magnolia and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar and Labdanum.