Fragrance comparison

So Blue vs Mclein

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 576 ratings analysed

3 wins

So Blue

Mancera

3.81574 votes

Rank #8,566 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Mclein

Scents and Style

4.502 votes

Rank #53,649 FreshTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

So Blue takes 3 of 4 categories.

So Blue
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mclein
Choose it for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

So Blue3/4

Mclein1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: So Blue
Sillage & projection: So Blue
Value for money: Mclein
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

McleinScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 574 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySo Blue

SillageSo Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMcleinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

rose77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

fresh100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

aquatic61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both fruity

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

PapayaGreen NotesGreen ApplePetitgrainTeaMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

Red BerriesWater NotesVioletPepperOrris RootPine TreeRosemaryJasmine

Base

Green TeaSandalwoodBergamotOakmossAmberIrisHeliotrope

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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,566

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#53,649

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

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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Mclein by Scents and Style is an ambitious Oriental Woody release for men. Launched in 2023, it relies on a complex pyramid featuring bright papaya, green apple, and petitgrain. The heart balances spicy nutmeg and pepper with floral violet and jasmine, grounded by sandalwood and oakmoss. It is a versatile choice for t…

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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 Mclein?

So Blue takes 3 of 4 categories. So Blue is rated 3.81/5 from 574 votes; Mclein is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose So Blue for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mclein for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, So Blue or Mclein?

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

Which projects more, So Blue or Mclein?

So Blue projects furthest (So Blue 63/100, Mclein 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do So Blue and Mclein smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Pepper and Violet.

Is So Blue or Mclein better for summer or winter?

So Blue suits daytime wear; Mclein suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in So Blue and Mclein?

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. Mclein has top notes of Papaya, Green Notes, Green Apple and Petitgrain, heart notes of Red Berries, Water Notes, Violet and Pepper, a base of Green Tea, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Oakmoss.