Fragrance comparison

So Blue vs Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 720 ratings analysed

So Blue

Mancera

3.81574 votes

Rank #8,566 CitrusFruity

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32%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

Roja Dove

4.30146 votes

Rank #4,435 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary takes 6 of 7 categories.

So Blue
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

So Blue1/7

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary6/7

Ratings & consensus: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Community sentiment: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Longevity: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Sillage & projection: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Value for money: So Blue
Versatility: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

So BlueMancera

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 574 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryRating 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

60%Love

23%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

146 votes

Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

SillageRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value30

Category winnerSo BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

rose77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

violet69%

balsamic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and 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

AldehydesBergamotOrangeGrapefruitLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletPeachLabdanumHeliotropeChampacaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeranium

Base

IrisCashmirwoodVanillaMossCivetPatchouliBenzoinAmbrarome

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

Spring100

Summer41

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men24

Unisex56

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,566

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#4,435

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryHigher 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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Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary opens with sparkling citrus and aldehydes, then turns quickly into a powdery peach, violet and vanilla composition with a soft mossy, woody base. It wears rich, textured and polished rather than sugary. This suits someone who enjoys elegant powder, plush florals and a slight…

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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 Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary takes 6 of 7 categories. So Blue is rated 3.81/5 from 574 votes; Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary is rated 4.30/5 from 146 votes. Choose So Blue for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, So Blue or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary lasts longest (Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary 83/100, So Blue 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, So Blue or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Projection is very close: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary 65/100, So Blue 63/100 for sillage.

Do So Blue and Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Violet.

Is So Blue or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary is the stronger pick. For winter, Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary is the stronger pick. So Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in So Blue and Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th 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. Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Peach, Labdanum and Heliotrope, a base of Iris, Cashmirwood, Vanilla and Moss.