Fragrance comparison

Michalsky Berlin III for Men vs Stamino Blue

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Michalsky Berlin III for Men

Michael Michalsky

3.628 votes

Rank #62,073 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Stamino Blue

Prime Collection

2.605 votes

Rank #72,092 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stamino Blue takes 2 of 3 categories.

Michalsky Berlin III for Men
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Stamino Blue
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Michalsky Berlin III for Men1/3

Stamino Blue2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Stamino Blue
Sillage & projection: Stamino Blue
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Michalsky Berlin III for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Michalsky Berlin III for MenMichael Michalsky

Stamino BluePrime Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 52%Had 24%Want 24%

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 16%Had 26%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

20%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

80%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityStamino Blue

SillageStamino Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

leather61%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

amber53%

powdery42%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NutmegPink PepperBlack PepperOlibanum

Base

VanillaLeatherTonka BeanPatchouliVetiverCedarLabdanum

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonGrapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

VetiverNutmeg

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarSandalwoodOlibanum

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Nutmeg, Olibanum and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Stamino Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day40

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex14

Women14

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,073

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMichalsky Berlin III for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michalsky Berlin III for Men opens with bright grapefruit and mandarin, then turns warmer with pepper, nutmeg and a touch of incense. As it settles, vanilla, leather and woods give it a sweeter, darker feel. It reads like an affordable evening-leaning masculine scent for cooler weather, especially if you enjoy citrus…

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Stamino Blue by Prime Collection opens with a sharp burst of fresh citrus, led by bright lemon and bitter grapefruit. As the brisk opening settles, a heart of earthy vetiver and warm nutmeg introduces an aromatic, fresh spicy core that feels tailored for daily wear. The dry-down leans into a dry woody base of cedar an…

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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, Michalsky Berlin III for Men or Stamino Blue?

Stamino Blue takes 2 of 3 categories. Michalsky Berlin III for Men is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; Stamino Blue is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Michalsky Berlin III for Men for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Stamino Blue for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Michalsky Berlin III for Men or Stamino Blue?

Stamino Blue lasts longest (Stamino Blue 71/100, Michalsky Berlin III for Men 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michalsky Berlin III for Men or Stamino Blue?

Stamino Blue projects furthest (Stamino Blue 56/100, Michalsky Berlin III for Men 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Michalsky Berlin III for Men and Stamino Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Olibanum and Vetiver.

Is Michalsky Berlin III for Men or Stamino Blue better for summer or winter?

Michalsky Berlin III for Men suits evening wear; Stamino Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Michalsky Berlin III for Men and Stamino Blue?

Michalsky Berlin III for Men has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Olibanum, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Stamino Blue has top notes of Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Vetiver and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Olibanum.