Virilis vs Bleu Marine Pour Lui
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Virilis takes 6 of 7 categories.
VirilisChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bleu Marine Pour LuiChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Virilis6/7
Bleu Marine Pour Lui1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Virilis
- Community sentiment
- Virilis
- Longevity
- Virilis
- Sillage & projection
- Virilis
- Value for money
- Virilis
- Versatility
- Bleu Marine Pour Lui
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Virilis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VirilisPARIS CORNERBleu Marine Pour LuiPierre CardinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%
4.01/ 5 · 165 votes
Have 51%Had 49%Want 0%
Category winnerVirilisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
24%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
42 votes
33%Love
48%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
165 votes
Category winnerVirilisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVirilis
SillageVirilis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVirilisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
aromatic92%
vanilla84%
lavender77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
amber100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
mossy61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop45 to 60 minutes
LavenderMintPineappleArtemisiaCinnamonBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
AmberAmberwoodBenzoinPatchouli
Base5 to 8 hours
VanillaToffeeOakmossMusk
Top
Green NotesBasilClary SageBergamotArtemisia
Heart
CinnamonCarnationPatchouliCedarJasmineCarawayGeranium
Base
OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Amber. Durations are only published for Virilis, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day73
Night100
Spring100
Summer56
Fall91
Winter56
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBleu Marine Pour LuiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,278
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#29,604
PerfumerMartin Gras, Raymond Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVirilisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVirilis by PARIS CORNER is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around aromatic freshness and rich, resinous warmth. The scent opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, sharp mint, and aromatic lavender, cut through by juicy pineapple and warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, an earthy blend of patchoul…
Reviews →Pierre Cardin's 1986 release presents a salty, dark green ocean experience far removed from today's sugary aquatics. It leads with a bitter breeze of artemisia and basil, settling into a heavy base of oakmoss and warm amber. This scent suits mature men who appreciate retro, mossy structures.
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, Virilis or Bleu Marine Pour Lui?
Virilis takes 6 of 7 categories. Virilis is rated 4.38/5 from 42 votes; Bleu Marine Pour Lui is rated 4.01/5 from 165 votes. Choose Virilis for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bleu Marine Pour Lui for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Virilis or Bleu Marine Pour Lui?
Virilis lasts longest (Virilis 77/100, Bleu Marine Pour Lui 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Virilis or Bleu Marine Pour Lui?
Virilis projects furthest (Virilis 70/100, Bleu Marine Pour Lui 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Virilis and Bleu Marine Pour Lui smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Amber.
Is Virilis or Bleu Marine Pour Lui better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bleu Marine Pour Lui is the stronger pick. For winter, Virilis is the stronger pick. Virilis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Virilis and Bleu Marine Pour Lui?
Virilis has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Amber, Amberwood, Benzoin and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Toffee, Oakmoss and Musk. Bleu Marine Pour Lui has top notes of Green Notes, Basil, Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Carnation, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Labdanum and Amber.
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