Mainstream vs VSOP Deep Blue
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
MainstreamChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VSOP Deep BlueChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Mainstream2/4
VSOP Deep Blue2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- VSOP Deep Blue
- Sillage & projection
- Mainstream
- Value for money
- VSOP Deep Blue
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mainstream
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MainstreamSly John's LabVSOP Deep BlueSergio NeroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate70%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
30%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVSOP Deep Blue
SillageMainstream
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVSOP Deep BlueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus91%
cannabis83%
fresh spicy74%
green65%
herbal56%
fresh spicy100%
citrus83%
aromatic65%
woody48%
warm spicy30%
Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LimeGraperfuitBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
WormwoodcannabisBlack PepperPink Pepper
Base5-7 hrs
PatchouliVetiverGuaiac Wood
Top
Pink GrapefruitBergamot
Heart
Black PepperWormwoodLavender
Base
VetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Wormwood, Black Pepper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mainstream, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer43
Fall43
Winter14
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#62,170
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#74,651
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMainstreamHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMainstream by Sly John's Lab delivers a zesty, unconventional green kick right from the first spray. The scent opens with a bright burst of crushed lime, bitter grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot that feels like cutting open chilled citrus fruit on a warm morning. As the sharp juiciness settles, a distinctive core of …
Reviews →VSOP Deep Blue by Sergio Nero is a woody spicy fragrance that balances crisp citrus top notes with aromatic herbs and a solid woody base. This 2018 release provides a versatile, everyday profile suitable for office environments or casual wear in mild weather. It remains a straightforward, clean, and masculine scent th…
Reviews →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 lasts longer, Mainstream or VSOP Deep Blue?
VSOP Deep Blue lasts longest (VSOP Deep Blue 60/100, Mainstream 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mainstream or VSOP Deep Blue?
Mainstream projects furthest (Mainstream 55/100, VSOP Deep Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mainstream and VSOP Deep Blue smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Wormwood, Black Pepper and Vetiver.
Is Mainstream or VSOP Deep Blue better for summer or winter?
Mainstream suits daytime wear; VSOP Deep Blue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mainstream and VSOP Deep Blue?
Mainstream has top notes of Lime, Graperfuit and Bergamot, heart notes of Wormwood, cannabis, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood. VSOP Deep Blue has top notes of Pink Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Wormwood and Lavender, a base of Vetiver and Cedar.
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