Fragrance comparison

Mina vs Blue Energy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Mina

Maar

4.258 votes

Rank #51,977 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Blue Energy

Mahogany

5.001 votes

Rank #53,372 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Energy takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mina
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue Energy
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Mina1/4

Blue Energy3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MinaMaar

Blue EnergyMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBlue Energy

SillageBlue Energy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value100

Category winnerBlue EnergyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

green53%

fresh42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

aquatic84%

marine77%

ozonic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonCardamomBitter OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

BergamotTea LeafNeroliCedar

Base

SandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

Bitter OrangeMateMandarin Orange

Heart

Sea waterWatermelonCorianderCardamomRed PepperPlum

Base

CedarSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,372

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mina by Maar opens with a bright splash of Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange, tempered by cool tea leaf and clean cedar. The citrus stays crisp rather than sweet, making it ideal for warm spring mornings, casual office wear, and post-workout refreshers. Soft tonka bean adds a dry woodiness in the background without…

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Blue Energy by Mahogany offers a bright, casual splash of bitter orange and ozonic sea water. Designed for hot weather, this scent matches the relaxed mood of a beach day or a post-workout refresh. It provides an easygoing option for men seeking uncomplicated freshness without a heavy investment.

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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, Mina or Blue Energy?

Blue Energy takes 3 of 4 categories. Mina is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Blue Energy is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mina for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue Energy for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mina or Blue Energy?

Blue Energy lasts longest (Blue Energy 100/100, Mina 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mina or Blue Energy?

Blue Energy projects furthest (Blue Energy 100/100, Mina 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mina and Blue Energy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Cedar.

Is Mina or Blue Energy better for summer or winter?

Mina suits daytime wear; Blue Energy suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mina and Blue Energy?

Mina has top notes of Lemon, Cardamom, Bitter Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Neroli and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Blue Energy has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mate and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea water, Watermelon, Coriander and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber and Tonka Bean.