Fragrance comparison

Kardigan vs MS Blue

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #44,258 WoodyAromatic

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63%scent match

Closely related

MS Blue

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.205 votes

Rank #44,832 AmberCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kardigan takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
MS Blue
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Kardigan4/5

MS Blue1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

MS BlueParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

60%Love

0%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityKardigan

SillageMS Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value33

Category winnerKardiganBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

amber100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both amber, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitCardamomPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderJasmineNutmegIncense

Base4 to 6 hours

AmbroxanAmberPatchouliMuskVetiver

Category winnerKardiganLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#44,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKardiganHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…

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MS Blue by Parfums Marco Serussi offers an aromatic fougere experience centered on crisp fruits, aromatic herbs, and warm resins. It opens with an energetic splash of grapefruit and sweet mandarin orange, spiced by cardamom and zesty pink pepper. As the sharp citrus settles, the heart reveals clean lavender combined w…

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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, Kardigan or MS Blue?

Kardigan takes 4 of 5 categories. Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; MS Blue is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose MS Blue for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kardigan or MS Blue?

Kardigan lasts longest (Kardigan 80/100, MS Blue 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kardigan or MS Blue?

MS Blue projects furthest (MS Blue 56/100, Kardigan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kardigan and MS Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Lavender.

Is Kardigan or MS Blue better for summer or winter?

Kardigan suits evening wear; MS Blue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kardigan and MS Blue?

Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan and Incense. MS Blue has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Incense, a base of Ambroxan, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.