Russian Present Blue vs Cool Guy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Russian Present Blue takes 2 of 3 categories.
Russian Present BlueChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cool GuyChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.
Russian Present Blue2/3
Cool Guy1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Russian Present Blue
- Sillage & projection
- Cool Guy
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Russian Present Blue
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Russian Present BlueSergio NeroCool GuyShirley MayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.54/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 36%Had 26%Want 38%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate8%Love
62%Like
8%Ok
23%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%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
Category winners
LongevityRussian Present Blue
SillageCool Guy
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody83%
fruity65%
aldehydic48%
fresh spicy30%
citrus100%
vanilla90%
fresh spicy80%
leather70%
woody60%
smoky50%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeBambooGreen LilacMint
Heart
PepperWhite PeachVioletWater Lily
Base
CedarAmaryllisVanillaRose
Top
Mandarin OrangeBirch LeafBergamotGreen Notes
Heart
PepperCedarVioletJuniper BerriesSandalwood
Base
VanillaAmberMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pepper, Violet and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#48,752
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#66,188
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRussian Present BlueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRussian Present Blue by Sergio Nero leans into a crisp, green aesthetic built on bamboo, mint, and a bright mandarin orange opening. Designed as a versatile floral green for women, it provides a refreshing, clean profile suitable for warm weather wear. The composition balances initial zest with a soft, floral heart an…
Reviews →Cool Guy by Shirley May opens with a sharp splash of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a crisp, green birch leaf note. It quickly shifts from this bright, zesty beginning into a dry, spicy woodiness on the skin. Sandalwood and black pepper give the mid-phase a slightly prickly, warm texture before the scent sett…
Reviews →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, Russian Present Blue or Cool Guy?
Russian Present Blue takes 2 of 3 categories. Russian Present Blue is rated 3.54/5 from 13 votes; Cool Guy is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Russian Present Blue for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cool Guy for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Russian Present Blue or Cool Guy?
Russian Present Blue lasts longest (Russian Present Blue 53/100, Cool Guy 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Russian Present Blue or Cool Guy?
Cool Guy projects furthest (Cool Guy 75/100, Russian Present Blue 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Russian Present Blue and Cool Guy smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pepper, Violet and Cedar.
Is Russian Present Blue or Cool Guy better for summer or winter?
Russian Present Blue suits daytime wear; Cool Guy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Russian Present Blue and Cool Guy?
Russian Present Blue has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bamboo, Green Lilac and Mint, heart notes of Pepper, White Peach, Violet and Water Lily, a base of Cedar, Amaryllis, Vanilla and Rose. Cool Guy has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Birch Leaf, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Pepper, Cedar, Violet and Juniper Berries, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Patchouli.
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