Fragrance comparison

MS Blue vs Paul Donnant for Him

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

MS Blue

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.205 votes

Rank #44,832 AmberCitrus

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57%scent match

Closely related

Paul Donnant for Him

Paul Donnant

4.867 votes

Rank #32,034 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

MS Blue
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Paul Donnant for Him
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

MS Blue2/4

Paul Donnant for Him2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MS BlueParfums Marco Serussi

Paul Donnant for HimPaul Donnant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%

4.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

0%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityMS Blue

SillageMS Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPaul Donnant for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

woody100%

citrus91%

amber83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both amber, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitCardamomPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderJasmineNutmegIncense

Base4 to 6 hours

AmbroxanAmberPatchouliMuskVetiver

Top

Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

RoseNutmegCardamomCorianderLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberSandalwoodLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for MS Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#32,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPaul Donnant for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MS Blue by Parfums Marco Serussi offers an aromatic fougere experience centered on crisp fruits, aromatic herbs, and warm resins. It opens with an energetic splash of grapefruit and sweet mandarin orange, spiced by cardamom and zesty pink pepper. As the sharp citrus settles, the heart reveals clean lavender combined w…

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Paul Donnant for Him opens with a bright burst of citrus led by mandarin orange, grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts into a dry, aromatic heart where nutmeg, cardamom, coriander, and rose add a gentle spicy bite. The dry down relies on cedar, sandalwood, patchouli, and leathe…

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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, MS Blue or Paul Donnant for Him?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. MS Blue is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Paul Donnant for Him is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose MS Blue for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Paul Donnant for Him for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MS Blue or Paul Donnant for Him?

MS Blue lasts longest (MS Blue 68/100, Paul Donnant for Him 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MS Blue or Paul Donnant for Him?

MS Blue projects furthest (MS Blue 56/100, Paul Donnant for Him 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MS Blue and Paul Donnant for Him smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg.

Is MS Blue or Paul Donnant for Him better for summer or winter?

MS Blue suits evening wear; Paul Donnant for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MS Blue and Paul Donnant for Him?

MS Blue has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Incense, a base of Ambroxan, Amber, Patchouli and Musk. Paul Donnant for Him has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Leather and Cedar.