Fragrance comparison

Mr Blue vs White Patchouli

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 5,289 ratings analysed

Mr Blue

Parfums de Rue

4.673 votes

Rank #41,943 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

White Patchouli

Tom Ford

3.805,286 votes

Rank #25,351 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Mr Blue1/4

White Patchouli3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mr BlueParfums de Rue

White PatchouliTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 89%

3.80/ 5 · 5,286 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

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

33%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

5,286 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityWhite Patchouli

SillageWhite Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMr BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

marine69%

musky61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

white floral84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, floral and white 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

White FlowersCorianderPeonyBergamot

Heart

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)RoseJasmine

Base

PatchouliWoody NotesIncense

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Bergamot, 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

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

Men6

Unisex50

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,943

PerfumerLARCHITECT

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#25,351

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhite PatchouliHigher 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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White Patchouli opens with a bright flash of peony and coriander, a sharp herbal kick that immediately distances itself from hippie-shop oils. As the fragrance settles on the skin, the earthy base emerges through a clean veil of jasmine and rose. It is a dry, woody scent that feels crisp rather than sweet, stripping t…

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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 White Patchouli?

White Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Mr Blue is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; White Patchouli is rated 3.80/5 from 5,286 votes. Choose Mr Blue for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mr Blue or White Patchouli?

White Patchouli lasts longest (White Patchouli 73/100, Mr Blue 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mr Blue or White Patchouli?

White Patchouli projects furthest (White Patchouli 65/100, Mr Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mr Blue and White Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Bergamot, Peony and Woody Notes.

Is Mr Blue or White Patchouli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mr Blue and White Patchouli?

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. White Patchouli has top notes of White Flowers, Coriander, Peony and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes and Incense.