Fragrance comparison

Journey vs Blue Caviar For Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

Journey

Symétrie

3.1769 votes

Rank #24,886 AromaticHerbal

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64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Blue Caviar For Men

Paris Elysees

3.5616 votes

Rank #66,404 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Caviar For Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

Journey
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue Caviar For Men
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Journey2/5

Blue Caviar For Men3/5

Ratings & consensus: Blue Caviar For Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blue Caviar For Men
Sillage & projection: Journey
Value for money: Blue Caviar For Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Journey

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JourneySymétrie

Blue Caviar For MenParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 45%Had 28%Want 27%

3.56/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 38%Want 28%

Category winnerBlue Caviar For MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

6%Love

43%Like

22%Ok

20%Dislike

9%Hate

69 votes

19%Love

38%Like

31%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityBlue Caviar For Men

SillageJourney

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value79

Category winnerBlue Caviar For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

amber74%

woody65%

lavender56%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPepperItalian LemonCoriander

Heart

SageNeroliOrange Blossom

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafCedarAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLemonTangerineNeroli

Heart2 to 3 hours

SageLavenderPepper

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Sage. Durations are only published for Blue Caviar For Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall38

Winter12

Day100

Night25

Spring40

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#66,404

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJourneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Journey by Symétrie is a clean, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a soapy blend of lavender and Italian lemon. Launched in 2017, it provides a refreshing burst of pepper and sage that settles into a dry cedar and patchouli base. It is a reliable, office-safe choice for those who prefer an unobtrusive, just-sh…

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Blue Caviar For Men by Paris Elysees is a fresh aromatic fougere built around crisp citrus and traditional barbershop herbs. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot, lemon, tangerine, and neroli that feels bright, clean, and immediately accessible. As the initial sharpness settles, sage and lavender add a dry, h…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Journey or Blue Caviar For Men?

Blue Caviar For Men takes 3 of 5 categories. Journey is rated 3.17/5 from 69 votes; Blue Caviar For Men is rated 3.56/5 from 16 votes. Choose Journey for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue Caviar For Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Journey or Blue Caviar For Men?

Blue Caviar For Men lasts longest (Blue Caviar For Men 60/100, Journey 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Journey or Blue Caviar For Men?

Journey projects furthest (Journey 56/100, Blue Caviar For Men 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Journey and Blue Caviar For Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Sage.

Is Journey or Blue Caviar For Men better for summer or winter?

Journey suits daytime wear; Blue Caviar For Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Journey and Blue Caviar For Men?

Journey has top notes of Lavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Sage, Neroli and Orange Blossom, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Cedar and Amber. Blue Caviar For Men has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Tangerine and Neroli, heart notes of Sage, Lavender and Pepper, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean and Amber.