Fragrance comparison

Rose Parfum vs Blue For Men

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 238 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rose Parfum

Caron

4.1712 votes

Rank #36,777 RoseGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Blue For Men

Rasasi

3.42226 votes

Rank #6,511 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rose Parfum
Choose it for a rose and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue For Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Rose Parfum3/5

Blue For Men2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose ParfumCaron

Blue For MenRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 53%

3.42/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 39%Had 41%Want 20%

Category winnerRose ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

30%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

217 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRose Parfum

SillageRose Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value82

Category winnerBlue For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

green83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

floral30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

green83%

rose74%

citrus65%

woody56%

Scent match61%Closely related · both rose, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Rose de MaiRoseMintGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MintMandarin Orange

Heart

PepperJasmineRoseCorianderGeranium

Base

Woodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Mint and Geranium. Durations are only published for Rose Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 41%Work 24%Casual 22%Party 14%

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,777

PerfumerErnest Daltroff, Michel Morsetti

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#6,511

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerBlue For MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Rose Parfum is not your typical delicate pastel bouquet. This 1949 vintage formulation presents a concentrated, dark floral profile built on dense Rose de Mai petals and brisk aromatic greenery. The first dab releases a crisp herbal slap of garden mint alongside sharp, peppery geranium stems. Within twenty minut…

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Blue For Men by Rasasi is an aromatic spicy fragrance characterized by a sharp, minty opening and a woody amber dry-down. It functions as an everyday reach for casual settings, office wear, or a quick freshen-up. The scent offers a clean, straightforward profile that leans masculine and works best during the daytime 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, Rose Parfum or Blue For Men?

Rose Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories. Rose Parfum is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes; Blue For Men is rated 3.42/5 from 226 votes. Choose Rose Parfum for a rose and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue For Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rose Parfum or Blue For Men?

Rose Parfum lasts longest (Rose Parfum 80/100, Blue For Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Parfum or Blue For Men?

Projection is very close: Rose Parfum 56/100, Blue For Men 55/100 for sillage.

Do Rose Parfum and Blue For Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Mint and Geranium.

Is Rose Parfum or Blue For Men better for summer or winter?

Rose Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Parfum and Blue For Men?

Rose Parfum features Rose de Mai, Rose, Mint and Geranium. Blue For Men has top notes of Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Jasmine, Rose and Coriander, a base of Woodsy Notes and Amber.