Fragrance comparison

K vs So Blue

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 1,306 ratings analysed

5 wins

Natura

4.24732 votes

Rank #24,622 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

So Blue

Mancera

3.81574 votes

Rank #8,566 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K takes 5 of 7 categories.

K
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
So Blue
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

K5/7

So Blue2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KNatura

So BlueMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 732 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 574 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerKRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

732 votes

28%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

574 votes

Category winnerKMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityK

SillageSo Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value51

Category winnerKBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

rose77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water NotesPineappleGreen LeavesAppleBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

LavenderBlack and Pink PepperJuniperVioletRhubarbGeraniumSageRosemary

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaHerbal NotesAmberCedarSandalwoodMuskOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

FruitsMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseSea NotesVioletPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Violet. Durations are only published for So Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night37

Category winnerKMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex9

Women3

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,622

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Sonia Constant, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,566

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerSo BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

K by Natura is a versatile masculine scent that opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and zesty lemon. As it settles, herbal notes of sage and lavender emerge, grounded by a warm, woody base of cedar and sandalwood. It is a solid choice for daily wear, offering a professional feel for the office or a casual setting in…

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Mancera So Blue delivers an energetic splash of chilled mandarin, tart lemon, and sweet mixed fruits anchored by aquatic sea spray. It hits the air with a bright, sparkling rush. The opening feels crisp and sweet. Within twenty minutes, velvety Bulgarian rose and powdery violet temper the tart citrus burst. Earthy pat…

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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, K or So Blue?

K takes 5 of 7 categories. K is rated 4.24/5 from 732 votes; So Blue is rated 3.81/5 from 574 votes. Choose K for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose So Blue for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, K or So Blue?

K lasts longest (K 71/100, So Blue 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, K or So Blue?

So Blue projects furthest (So Blue 63/100, K 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do K and So Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Violet.

Is K or So Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, K is the stronger pick. For winter, K is the stronger pick. So Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in K and So Blue?

K has top notes of Water Notes, Pineapple, Green Leaves and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Black and Pink Pepper, Juniper and Violet, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Herbal Notes and Amber. So Blue has top notes of Fruits, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Sea Notes, Violet and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.