Fragrance comparison

So Blue vs Cool Guy

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 575 ratings analysed

2 wins

So Blue

Mancera

3.81574 votes

Rank #8,566 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Cool Guy

Shirley May

4.001 votes

Rank #62,479 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

So Blue takes 2 of 3 categories.

So Blue
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cool Guy
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

So Blue2/3

Cool Guy1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: So Blue
Sillage & projection: Cool Guy
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

Cool GuyShirley May

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 574 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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 hate

28%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

574 votes

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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySo Blue

SillageCool Guy

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%

citrus100%

vanilla90%

fresh spicy80%

leather70%

woody60%

smoky50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus

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 OrangeBirch LeafBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

PepperCedarVioletJuniper BerriesSandalwood

Base

VanillaAmberMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Pepper 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,566

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#62,479

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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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…

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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 Cool Guy?

So Blue takes 2 of 3 categories. So Blue is rated 3.81/5 from 574 votes; Cool Guy is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose So Blue for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cool Guy for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, So Blue or Cool Guy?

So Blue lasts longest (So Blue 68/100, Cool Guy 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, So Blue or Cool Guy?

Cool Guy projects furthest (Cool Guy 75/100, So Blue 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do So Blue and Cool Guy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Pepper and Violet.

Is So Blue or Cool Guy better for summer or winter?

So Blue suits daytime wear; Cool Guy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in So Blue and Cool Guy?

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. 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.