Fragrance comparison

So Blue vs Alexandria Anniversary

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 577 ratings analysed

2 wins

So Blue

Mancera

3.81574 votes

Rank #8,566 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #48,689 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

So Blue takes 2 of 2 categories.

So Blue
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alexandria Anniversary
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

So Blue2/2

Alexandria Anniversary0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

So BlueMancera

Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 574 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

574 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevitySo Blue

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

rose77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FruitsMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseSea NotesVioletPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodOakmoss

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyHeliotropeGeraniumLabdanumChampacaJasmineVioletPeach

Base

Cashmere WoodFrankincensePeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCorianderAmbrarome

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Violet. Durations are only published for So Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night37

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,566

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#48,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSo BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera So Blue delivers an energetic splash of chilled mandarin, tart lemon, and sweet mixed fruits anchored by aquatic sea spray. It hits the air with a bright, sparkling rush. The opening feels crisp and sweet. Within twenty minutes, velvety Bulgarian rose and powdery violet temper the tart citrus burst. Earthy pat…

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Alexandria Anniversary opens bright and sparkling, with citrus and aldehydes giving it a polished lift before softer florals and a resinous woody base take over. It reads as a layered unisex scent, fresh at first, then warmer, smoother, and slightly powdery as it settles.

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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, So Blue or Alexandria Anniversary?

So Blue takes 2 of 2 categories. So Blue is rated 3.81/5 from 574 votes; Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose So Blue for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character.

Which lasts longer, So Blue or Alexandria Anniversary?

So Blue lasts longest (So Blue 68/100, Alexandria Anniversary 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do So Blue and Alexandria Anniversary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Violet.

Is So Blue or Alexandria Anniversary better for summer or winter?

So Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in So Blue and Alexandria Anniversary?

So Blue has top notes of Fruits, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Sea Notes, Violet and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Alexandria Anniversary has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Heliotrope, Geranium and Labdanum, a base of Cashmere Wood, Frankincense, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood.