Fragrance comparison

So Blue vs On El

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 631 ratings analysed

4 wins

So Blue

Mancera

3.81574 votes

Rank #8,566 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #18,091 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

So Blue takes 4 of 7 categories.

So Blue
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

So Blue4/7

On El3/7

Ratings & consensus: So Blue
Community sentiment: On El
Longevity: So Blue
Sillage & projection: So Blue
Value for money: On El
Versatility: On El
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

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 574 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

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

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerOn ElMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySo Blue

SillageSo Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOn ElBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

rose77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus 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

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Violet and Patchouli. 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

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerOn ElMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,566

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#18,091

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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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On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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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 On El?

So Blue takes 4 of 7 categories. So Blue is rated 3.81/5 from 574 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose So Blue for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, So Blue or On El?

So Blue lasts longest (So Blue 68/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, So Blue or On El?

So Blue projects furthest (So Blue 63/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do So Blue and On El smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Violet and Patchouli.

Is So Blue or On El better for summer or winter?

For summer, On El is the stronger pick. For winter, So Blue is the stronger pick. So Blue suits daytime wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in So Blue and On El?

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. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.