Fragrance comparison

Mini Blue vs Serene Blue

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mini Blue

Ulric de Varens

3.9736 votes

Rank #22,515 FloralOzonic

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Serene Blue

Oriflame

4.6319 votes

Rank #27,214 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Blue takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mini Blue
Choose it for a floral and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Serene Blue
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mini Blue3/5

Serene Blue2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini BlueUlric de Varens

Serene BlueOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 13%Had 42%Want 45%

4.63/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 22%Had 42%Want 36%

Category winnerSerene BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

56%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

63%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevitySerene Blue

SillageMini Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value85

Category winnerMini BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

ozonic90%

aquatic80%

green70%

fresh60%

musky50%

floral100%

citrus90%

musky80%

powdery70%

fresh spicy60%

aromatic50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WatermelonGreen NotesPeonyFreesiaMuskAmberTeak Wood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotPeonyWatermelon

Heart

FreesiaLilacLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Peony, Freesia and Musk. Durations are only published for Mini Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night17

Spring88

Summer100

Fall25

Winter13

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 51%Work 32%Date 11%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#27,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMini BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Mini Blue is a crisp floral aquatic perfume designed for straightforward summer refreshment. The fragrance opens with an invigorating splash of chilled watermelon accompanied by dewy green notes, immediately setting a clean, aquatic tone. As the initial freshness settles on warm skin, a gentle heart of…

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Serene Blue by Oriflame is a fresh floral aquatic with a fruity lift, remembered by reviewers for its clean, bright feel. Watermelon and bergamot give the opening a crisp, juicy start, while peony, freesia, lilac and lily-of-the-valley keep it soft and feminine. The dry-down stays light with musk, sandalwood and cedar…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mini Blue or Serene Blue?

Mini Blue takes 3 of 5 categories. Mini Blue is rated 3.97/5 from 36 votes; Serene Blue is rated 4.63/5 from 19 votes. Choose Mini Blue for a floral and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Serene Blue for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Blue or Serene Blue?

They last about the same: Serene Blue 51/100, Mini Blue 50/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mini Blue or Serene Blue?

Mini Blue projects furthest (Mini Blue 57/100, Serene Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Blue and Serene Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and musky accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Peony, Freesia and Musk.

Is Mini Blue or Serene Blue better for summer or winter?

Mini Blue suits daytime wear; Serene Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Blue and Serene Blue?

Mini Blue features Watermelon, Green Notes, Peony, Freesia and Musk. Serene Blue has top notes of Bergamot, Peony and Watermelon, heart notes of Freesia, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.