Fragrance comparison

Marc Joseph for Men vs Blue Jeans

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 10,001 ratings analysed

Marc Joseph for Men

Marc Joseph

3.205 votes

Rank #59,692 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Blue Jeans

Versace

3.779,996 votes

Rank #2,200 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Jeans takes 4 of 4 categories.

Marc Joseph for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue Jeans
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Marc Joseph for Men0/4

Blue Jeans4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Joseph for MenMarc Joseph

Blue JeansVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 62%Had 23%Want 15%

3.77/ 5 · 9,996 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

25%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

9,996 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBlue Jeans

SillageBlue Jeans

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value84

Category winnerBlue JeansBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart1.5-3 hrs

LavenderAniseGeranium

Base3-5 hrs

VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodMusk

Top

CitrusesBergamotJuniperAniseBrazilian RosewoodBasil

Heart

LavenderRoseCarnationJasmineGeraniumHeliotropeSageFir

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodIrisMuskCedarAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Anise and Geranium. Durations are only published for Marc Joseph for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 15%Party 12%

Men81

Unisex17

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,200

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerBlue JeansHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph for Men opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bright lemon. The initial citrus rush feels bracing before settling within fifteen minutes. Soon, aromatic lavender and a touch of spicy anise step forward to give the heart a classic barbershop feel. Geranium adds a crisp, green lift that keeps the spices f…

Reviews →

Versace Blue Jeans is a nostalgic aromatic fougere that feels like a casual weekend in a bottle. It opens with sharp citrus and fresh anise, before relaxing into a sweet, powdery lavender and vanilla base. It is an easygoing option for casual daytime wear during mild spring afternoons.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Marc Joseph for Men or Blue Jeans?

Blue Jeans takes 4 of 4 categories. Marc Joseph for Men is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Blue Jeans is rated 3.77/5 from 9,996 votes. Choose Marc Joseph for Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue Jeans for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marc Joseph for Men or Blue Jeans?

Blue Jeans lasts longest (Blue Jeans 62/100, Marc Joseph for Men 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Joseph for Men or Blue Jeans?

Blue Jeans projects furthest (Blue Jeans 51/100, Marc Joseph for Men 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Joseph for Men and Blue Jeans smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Anise and Geranium.

Is Marc Joseph for Men or Blue Jeans better for summer or winter?

Marc Joseph for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Joseph for Men and Blue Jeans?

Marc Joseph for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Anise and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk. Blue Jeans has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot, Juniper and Anise, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Iris.