Fragrance comparison

So Blue vs Sham'n Dream

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 578 ratings analysed

So Blue

Mancera

3.81574 votes

Rank #8,566 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Sham'n Dream

Arno Sorel

3.504 votes

Rank #64,179 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

So Blue
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sham'n Dream
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

So Blue2/4

Sham'n Dream2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: So Blue
Sillage & projection: Sham'n Dream
Value for money: Sham'n Dream
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

Sham'n DreamArno Sorel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 574 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 4%Had 38%Want 58%

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

75%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySo Blue

SillageSham'n Dream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSham'n DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

rose77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

rose61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery and rose

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

MelonLemonGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseVioletHeliotropeLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarOakmossVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Bulgarian Rose. 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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,566

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#64,179

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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Sham'n Dream reads as a soft powdery floral with a bright citrus opening and a warmer, woody vanilla base. The melon, rose, violet and heliotrope give it a slightly vintage, cosmetic feel, while the amber and musk keep it smooth rather than sharp. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys feminine florals with a powd…

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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 Sham'n Dream?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. So Blue is rated 3.81/5 from 574 votes; Sham'n Dream is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose So Blue for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sham'n Dream for a powdery and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, So Blue or Sham'n Dream?

So Blue lasts longest (So Blue 68/100, Sham'n Dream 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, So Blue or Sham'n Dream?

Sham'n Dream projects furthest (Sham'n Dream 71/100, So Blue 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do So Blue and Sham'n Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and rose accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Bulgarian Rose.

Is So Blue or Sham'n Dream better for summer or winter?

So Blue suits daytime wear; Sham'n Dream suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in So Blue and Sham'n Dream?

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. Sham'n Dream has top notes of Melon, Lemon, Galbanum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Heliotrope and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar and Oakmoss.