Fragrance comparison

Mr Blue vs Metaphor

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

1 wins

Mr Blue

Parfums de Rue

4.673 votes

Rank #41,943 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Metaphor

World Of Jass

5.001 votes

Rank #52,123 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mr Blue takes 1 of 1 categories.

Mr Blue
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Metaphor
Choose it for a white floral and floral character.

Mr Blue1/1

Metaphor0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

MetaphorWorld Of Jass

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 89%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 17%Want 83%

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

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

marine69%

musky61%

white floral100%

floral92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and woody

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

HyacinthAldehydesPeonyGardenia

Heart

White FlowersVioletSugarJasmine

Base

CedarPeachTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Peach and Peony. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,943

PerfumerLARCHITECT

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Metaphor by World Of Jass offers an atmospheric blend of hyacinth, aldehydes, and gardenia. It settles into a sweet, woody base defined by peach and tonka bean. This unisex fragrance feels modern and inviting for daytime wear. Its crisp floral character provides a versatile scent profile suitable for professional sett…

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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 Metaphor?

Mr Blue takes 1 of 1 categories. Mr Blue is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Metaphor is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mr Blue for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Metaphor for a white floral and floral character.

Do Mr Blue and Metaphor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Peach and Peony.

Is Mr Blue or Metaphor better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mr Blue and Metaphor?

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. Metaphor has top notes of Hyacinth, Aldehydes, Peony and Gardenia, heart notes of White Flowers, Violet, Sugar and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Peach, Tonka Bean and Musk.