Fragrance comparison

The Cut vs Summer Bliss For Him

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 493 ratings analysed

5 wins

The Cut

Penhaligon's

3.96414 votes

Rank #3,076 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Summer Bliss For Him

Mexx

3.8579 votes

Rank #11,734 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Cut takes 5 of 7 categories.

The Cut
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Summer Bliss For Him
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Cut5/7

Summer Bliss For Him2/7

Ratings & consensus: The Cut
Community sentiment: Summer Bliss For Him
Longevity: The Cut
Sillage & projection: The Cut
Value for money: Summer Bliss For Him
Versatility: The Cut
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Cut

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The CutPenhaligon's

Summer Bliss For HimMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 414 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 77%Had 15%Want 8%

Category winnerThe CutRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

258 votes

26%Love

54%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerSummer Bliss For HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Cut

SillageThe Cut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value80

Category winnerSummer Bliss For HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

soft spicy44%

green30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Clary SageCypressLavenderCedarwoodBasilMintFir

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeNutmegBasil

Heart

Violet LeafClary SageGeraniumLavender

Base

CinnamonPatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Lavender, Cedarwood and Basil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring69

Summer100

Fall35

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerThe CutMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex37

Women1

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#11,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerThe CutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Cut opens with mint, basil and clary sage, giving it a crisp green fougere feel that reads polished rather than old-fashioned. Lavender and woods keep it smooth, clean and easy to wear. Most feedback points to a versatile, office-friendly scent with moderate projection. The main hesitation is value, because some w…

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Mexx Summer Bliss For Him is a fresh spicy summer scent with mandarin, basil and aromatic herbs over a dry woody base. It opens bright and green, then settles into lavender, violet leaf and clary sage with a soft touch of cinnamon. It reads easy, clean and masculine, with moderate projection and generally moderate lon…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Cut or Summer Bliss For Him?

The Cut takes 5 of 7 categories. The Cut is rated 3.96/5 from 414 votes; Summer Bliss For Him is rated 3.85/5 from 79 votes. Choose The Cut for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Summer Bliss For Him for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Cut or Summer Bliss For Him?

The Cut lasts longest (The Cut 71/100, Summer Bliss For Him 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Cut or Summer Bliss For Him?

The Cut projects furthest (The Cut 59/100, Summer Bliss For Him 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Cut and Summer Bliss For Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Lavender, Cedarwood and Basil.

Is The Cut or Summer Bliss For Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Summer Bliss For Him is the stronger pick. For winter, The Cut is the stronger pick. Summer Bliss For Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Cut and Summer Bliss For Him?

The Cut features Clary Sage, Cypress, Lavender, Cedarwood and Basil. Summer Bliss For Him has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Basil, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Clary Sage, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Cinnamon, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver.