Fragrance comparison

Sillage X vs BLU Man

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sillage X

Manos Gerakinis

4.0521 votes

Rank #33,900 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

BLU Man

BellaVita

3.754 votes

Rank #59,511 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sillage X takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sillage X
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
BLU Man
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sillage X3/4

BLU Man1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sillage X
Sillage & projection: Sillage X
Value for money: BLU Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sillage X

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sillage XManos Gerakinis

BLU ManBellaVita

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

19%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySillage X

SillageSillage X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value100

Category winnerBLU ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomMandarinBergamotLemonFennelBlack Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

LeatherOrrisCedarVetiver

Base8-10 hrs

Tonka BeanPatchouliMossMuskAmber

Top

MandarinLemonBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart

PineappleAppleOrris

Base

VetiverMuskAmberMoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Lemon, Black Pepper and Orris. Durations are only published for Sillage X, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer38

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 32%Casual 30%Date 25%Party 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,900

PerfumerVasiliki Psatha

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#59,511

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSillage XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sillage X by Manos Gerakinis delivers an immediate sparkle of tart lemon, bergamot, and crushed cardamom seeds. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into smooth suede, creamy orris, and dry cedarwood. It feels clean yet deeply grounded. You get an easy, confident aura that never chokes out a room. It…

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BLU Man by BellaVita offers a refreshing burst of mandarin and lemon, sharpened by black pepper and nutmeg. As the scent settles, pineapple and apple add a crisp, fruity crunch, while vetiver and amber leave a warm, clean trail. It is a casual daytime option for warm spring and summer afternoons.

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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, Sillage X or BLU Man?

Sillage X takes 3 of 4 categories. Sillage X is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes; BLU Man is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Sillage X for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose BLU Man for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sillage X or BLU Man?

Sillage X lasts longest (Sillage X 75/100, BLU Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sillage X or BLU Man?

Sillage X projects furthest (Sillage X 71/100, BLU Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sillage X and BLU Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Lemon, Black Pepper and Orris.

Is Sillage X or BLU Man better for summer or winter?

Sillage X suits daytime wear; BLU Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sillage X and BLU Man?

Sillage X has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Orris, Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Moss and Musk. BLU Man has top notes of Mandarin, Lemon, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Pineapple, Apple and Orris, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Moss.