Fragrance comparison

So Blue vs Metallic Oud

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 607 ratings analysed

3 wins

So Blue

Mancera

3.81574 votes

Rank #8,566 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Metallic Oud

Attar Al Has

3.7433 votes

Rank #17,134 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

So Blue takes 3 of 5 categories.

So Blue
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Metallic Oud
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

So Blue3/5

Metallic Oud2/5

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

Metallic OudAttar Al Has

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 574 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerSo BlueRating 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

46%Love

17%Like

25%Ok

4%Dislike

8%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMetallic Oud

SillageMetallic Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value40

Category winnerSo BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

rose77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

woody92%

amber84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both rose and 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

SaffronPearRaspberryLemonOrangeelemi

Heart

Bulgarian RoseAmberPink PepperVioletOrange BlossomPepper

Base

CedarLaotian OudMadagascar VetiverOakmossPatchouliFirMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Pepper, Bulgarian Rose 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

Spring92

Summer62

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men22

Unisex50

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,566

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#17,134

PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Metallic Oud opens with a bright, spicy mix of saffron, citrus and tart fruit, then settles into rose, amber and a refined Laotian oud. It reads more polished than animalic, with a softly sweet, woody drydown. This is a good pick for someone who wants oud with texture and character, but not a harsh medicinal edge. Sam…

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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 Metallic Oud?

So Blue takes 3 of 5 categories. So Blue is rated 3.81/5 from 574 votes; Metallic Oud is rated 3.74/5 from 33 votes. Choose So Blue for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Metallic Oud for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, So Blue or Metallic Oud?

Metallic Oud lasts longest (Metallic Oud 77/100, So Blue 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, So Blue or Metallic Oud?

Metallic Oud projects furthest (Metallic Oud 67/100, So Blue 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do So Blue and Metallic Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and fruity accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pepper, Bulgarian Rose and Violet.

Is So Blue or Metallic Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in So Blue and Metallic Oud?

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. Metallic Oud has top notes of Saffron, Pear, Raspberry and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Amber, Pink Pepper and Violet, a base of Cedar, Laotian Oud, Madagascar Vetiver and Oakmoss.