Fragrance comparison

MTV Sound Check vs Bleu Memoire

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

MTV Sound Check

MTV Perfumes

3.6010 votes

Rank #62,549 WoodyWarm Spicy

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59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Bleu Memoire

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7667 votes

Rank #25,205 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu Memoire takes 4 of 5 categories.

MTV Sound Check
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bleu Memoire
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

MTV Sound Check1/5

Bleu Memoire4/5

Ratings & consensus: Bleu Memoire
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bleu Memoire
Sillage & projection: Bleu Memoire
Value for money: MTV Sound Check
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bleu Memoire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MTV Sound CheckMTV Perfumes

Bleu MemoireAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 36%Want 32%

3.76/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 55%Had 19%Want 26%

Category winnerBleu MemoireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

29%Love

45%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBleu Memoire

SillageBleu Memoire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMTV Sound CheckBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SandalwoodNutmegPatchouliGingerLabdanum

Heart2-3 hrs

MintGrapefruitJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

IncenseCedarPink Pepper

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMintLemonAldehydesCorianderPink Pepper

Heart

MelonJasmineGingerNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodIncenseCedarPatchouliAmberwoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Ginger. Durations are only published for MTV Sound Check, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall87

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 16%Party 13%

Men84

Unisex11

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,549

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,205

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBleu MemoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MTV Sound Check hits the skin with an upfront rush of sharp ginger, grated nutmeg, and dry Australian-style sandalwood. You get an immediate flash of perfumer alcohol during the first sixty seconds before the spices settle down. As the initial sharpness cools, a clean burst of grapefruit and cooling spearmint cuts thr…

Reviews →

Bleu Memoire is a fresh woody aromatic built around bright citrus, mint and pepper over a smooth amber, cedar and sandalwood base. It opens crisp and energetic, then settles into a clean, slightly spicy dry-down that feels polished rather than loud. It looks best for warm weather, daily wear and office use, especially…

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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, MTV Sound Check or Bleu Memoire?

Bleu Memoire takes 4 of 5 categories. MTV Sound Check is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Bleu Memoire is rated 3.76/5 from 67 votes. Choose MTV Sound Check for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bleu Memoire for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, MTV Sound Check or Bleu Memoire?

Bleu Memoire lasts longest (Bleu Memoire 63/100, MTV Sound Check 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MTV Sound Check or Bleu Memoire?

Bleu Memoire projects furthest (Bleu Memoire 58/100, MTV Sound Check 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MTV Sound Check and Bleu Memoire smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Ginger.

Is MTV Sound Check or Bleu Memoire better for summer or winter?

MTV Sound Check suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MTV Sound Check and Bleu Memoire?

MTV Sound Check has top notes of Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Ginger, heart notes of Mint, Grapefruit and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Cedar and Pink Pepper. Bleu Memoire has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Melon, Jasmine, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Incense and Cedar.