Fragrance comparison

In Blue vs To Tane

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 387 ratings analysed

In Blue

Armand Basi

3.34376 votes

Rank #16,045 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

To Tane

L'Atelier Boheme

3.9111 votes

Rank #56,224 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

To Tane 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.
To Tane
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

In Blue2/5

To Tane3/5

Ratings & consensus: To Tane
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: To Tane
Sillage & projection: To Tane
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

To TaneL'Atelier Boheme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.34/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 35%Had 54%Want 11%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 28%Had 31%Want 41%

Category winnerTo TaneRating 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

27%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTo Tane

SillageTo Tane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIn BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

aromatic65%

floral53%

fruity42%

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

vanilla70%

warm spicy60%

powdery50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

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

Notes

Woody NotesPepperSandalwoodVanillaCorianderBlack CurrantBlack locust

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Pepper and Black Currant. Durations are only published for To Tane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 36%Work 27%Date 24%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#56,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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To Tane by L'Atelier Boheme opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and herbal coriander seed, quickly brightened by tart, dark black currant juice. As the crisp opening settles on your skin, sweet black locust blossoms introduce a light, honeyed floral nuance that balances the dry woods underneath. The dry-d…

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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 To Tane?

To Tane takes 3 of 5 categories. In Blue is rated 3.34/5 from 376 votes; To Tane is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose In Blue for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose To Tane for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Blue or To Tane?

To Tane lasts longest (To Tane 70/100, In Blue 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Blue or To Tane?

To Tane projects furthest (To Tane 78/100, In Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Blue and To Tane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Pepper and Black Currant.

Is In Blue or To Tane better for summer or winter?

To Tane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Blue and To Tane?

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. To Tane features Woody Notes, Pepper, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Coriander.