Fragrance comparison

Janine D. vs Blue

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

4 wins

Janine D.

Muelhens

4.4747 votes

Rank #29,360 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Blue

ALREHAB PERFUMES

4.0714 votes

Rank #32,134 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Janine D. takes 4 of 5 categories.

Janine D.
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Janine D.4/5

Blue1/5

Ratings & consensus: Janine D.
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Janine D.
Sillage & projection: Janine D.
Value for money: Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Janine D.

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Janine D.Muelhens

BlueALREHAB PERFUMES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 21%Had 52%Want 26%

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 65%Had 9%Want 26%

Category winnerJanine D.Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

29%Love

50%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityJanine D.

SillageJanine D.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value97

Category winnerBlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

woody84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

fruity91%

citrus83%

green74%

sweet65%

fresh56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumBergamotHyacinthRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

LilacLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRoseJasmineCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMuskSandalwoodAmberVetiver

Top

TangerineNeroliBlackcurrantGalbanumViolet

Heart

Lily of the ValleyRaspberryHyacinthJasmineNarcissusRoseIris

Base

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodCedarOakmossVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Hyacinth, Raspberry and Iris. Durations are only published for Janine D., so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter54

Day100

Night41

Spring88

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 11%

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#32,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJanine D.Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Muelhens Janine D. is a bracing, unapologetic green floral chypre from 1976 that immediately grabs your attention. The opening cracks open with bitter galbanum resin, sharp bergamot, and dewy, snapping hyacinth stems. Give it ten minutes. The initial solvent bite quickly settles down, making room for a crisp heart of …

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Al Rehab Blue is a clean, easy-to-wear fresh scent that starts a little green and generic, then settles into a familiar cologne style with citrus and airy florals. Think tangerine and neroli up top, a soft fruity floral heart, then a light woody, mossy amber base. Expect moderate projection and a wear time that can fe…

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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, Janine D. or Blue?

Janine D. takes 4 of 5 categories. Janine D. is rated 4.47/5 from 47 votes; Blue is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes. Choose Janine D. for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Janine D. or Blue?

Janine D. lasts longest (Janine D. 70/100, Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Janine D. or Blue?

Janine D. projects furthest (Janine D. 61/100, Blue 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Janine D. and Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Hyacinth, Raspberry and Iris.

Is Janine D. or Blue better for summer or winter?

Janine D. suits daytime wear; Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Janine D. and Blue?

Janine D. has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Hyacinth and Raspberry, heart notes of Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Blue has top notes of Tangerine, Neroli, Blackcurrant and Galbanum, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Raspberry, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Cedar and Oakmoss.