Tellement Bleu vs Homem Essence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Homem Essence takes 4 of 7 categories.
Tellement BleuChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Homem EssenceChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Tellement Bleu3/7
Homem Essence4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Homem Essence
- Community sentiment
- Homem Essence
- Longevity
- Homem Essence
- Sillage & projection
- Tellement Bleu
- Value for money
- Homem Essence
- Versatility
- Tellement Bleu
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tellement Bleu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Tellement BleuAlex SimoneHomem EssenceNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 108 votes
Have 49%Had 19%Want 33%
4.40/ 5 · 2,483 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
Category winnerHomem EssenceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
51%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
72 votes
54%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
2,464 votes
Category winnerHomem EssenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHomem Essence
SillageTellement Bleu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHomem EssenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody86%
fresh spicy72%
citrus58%
warm spicy44%
white floral30%
woody100%
amber90%
citrus80%
fresh spicy70%
warm spicy60%
musky50%
Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange BlossomJuniper BerriesBergamot
Heart
CardamomCorianderBlack Pepper
Base
Guaiac WoodCedarPatchouli
Top
GingerGrapefruitBergamotLemon
Heart
CardamomBlack PepperVioletCinnamonCoriander
Base
Iso E SuperAmberCedarCashmeranGuaiac WoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Coriander and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer82
Fall59
Winter29
Day100
Night26
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter93
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTellement BleuMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,889
PerfumerJean Denis Saisse
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#25,630
PerfumerClement Gavarry, Verônica Kato
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerTellement BleuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTellement Bleu is a fresh, aromatic woody scent with a crisp juniper and bergamot opening, softened by orange blossom. It moves into a peppery, cardamom-spiced heart, then dries down clean and dry with guaiac wood, cedar, and a light patchouli earthiness. It suits daytime wear, especially in mild to warm weather, and…
Reviews →Homem Essence is a woody and amber-forward fragrance that balances bright citrus with a spicy, resinous base. Launched in 2016, this versatile scent offers a grounded, modern profile suitable for daily office wear. It performs reliably throughout a standard workday, settling into a comfortable, sophisticated woody fin…
Reviews →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, Tellement Bleu or Homem Essence?
Homem Essence takes 4 of 7 categories. Tellement Bleu is rated 3.78/5 from 108 votes; Homem Essence is rated 4.40/5 from 2,483 votes. Choose Tellement Bleu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Homem Essence for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Tellement Bleu or Homem Essence?
They last about the same: Homem Essence 67/100, Tellement Bleu 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Tellement Bleu or Homem Essence?
Tellement Bleu projects furthest (Tellement Bleu 57/100, Homem Essence 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Tellement Bleu and Homem Essence smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Coriander and Black Pepper.
Is Tellement Bleu or Homem Essence better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tellement Bleu is the stronger pick. For winter, Homem Essence is the stronger pick. Tellement Bleu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tellement Bleu and Homem Essence?
Tellement Bleu has top notes of Orange Blossom, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Coriander and Black Pepper, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Patchouli. Homem Essence has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Violet and Cinnamon, a base of Iso E Super, Amber, Cedar and Cashmeran.
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