Fragrance comparison

Mr Blue vs Blue

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

Mr Blue

Parfums de Rue

4.673 votes

Rank #41,943 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Blue

Max Philip

3.3228 votes

Rank #43,308 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Mr Blue
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mr Blue2/4

Blue2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mr BlueParfums de Rue

BlueMax Philip

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 89%

3.32/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 32%Had 21%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

14%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

25%Dislike

7%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityBlue

SillageBlue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value59

Category winnerMr BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

marine69%

musky61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

floral84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

White FlowersBergamotMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

Marine notesPeachPeony

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesWhite MuskBlack Musk

Top

LitchiBergamotPeach

Heart

Orange BlossomPetaliaJasminePeony

Base

MuskWoody NotesMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Peony and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Mr Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 20%Party 12%

Men6

Unisex31

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,943

PerfumerLARCHITECT

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#43,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMr BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mr Blue hits the skin with an instant splash of sunny bergamot and sweet mandarin. The initial citrus burst is bright. Within minutes, a salty ocean breeze cuts through, carrying lush peony and ripe peach flesh into the mix. It feels clean, airy, and casually sophisticated. As the mid notes settle, smooth woody notes …

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Blue by Max Philip is a fresh floral fruity scent with a cool, airy feel. Lychee, bergamot and peach give it a crisp, lightly juicy opening, then peony, jasmine and orange blossom bring a clean white floral heart over soft musk, woods and moss. It reads modern, polished and slightly aloof rather than sweet or heavy. I…

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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, Mr Blue or Blue?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mr Blue is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Blue is rated 3.32/5 from 28 votes. Choose Mr Blue for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mr Blue or Blue?

Blue lasts longest (Blue 67/100, Mr Blue 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mr Blue or Blue?

Blue projects furthest (Blue 56/100, Mr Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mr Blue and Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Peony and Woody Notes.

Is Mr Blue or Blue better for summer or winter?

Mr Blue suits daytime wear; Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mr Blue and Blue?

Mr Blue has top notes of White Flowers, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Marine notes, Peach and Peony, a base of Woody Notes, White Musk and Black Musk. Blue has top notes of Litchi, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Petalia, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Moss.