Fragrance comparison

Vodka Man vs Just Cavalli Blue

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 424 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vodka Man

Paris Elysees

3.92205 votes

Rank #15,719 PowderyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Just Cavalli Blue

Roberto Cavalli

3.63219 votes

Rank #9,041 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vodka Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Vodka Man
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Just Cavalli Blue
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Vodka Man4/7

Just Cavalli Blue3/7

Ratings & consensus: Vodka Man
Community sentiment: Just Cavalli Blue
Longevity: Vodka Man
Sillage & projection: Just Cavalli Blue
Value for money: Vodka Man
Versatility: Vodka Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Just Cavalli Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vodka ManParis Elysees

Just Cavalli BlueRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 47%Had 37%Want 16%

3.63/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

Category winnerVodka ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

53%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

205 votes

37%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

208 votes

Category winnerJust Cavalli BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVodka Man

SillageJust Cavalli Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value68

Category winnerVodka ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

citrus42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

green84%

aromatic77%

aquatic69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

MintPepper

Base3 to 4 hours

Powdery NotesWoody Notes

Top

BergamotLitchiMandarin OrangeMint

Heart

Watery NotesPepperHiacynthArtemisia

Base

Woody NotesAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Mint, Pepper and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Vodka Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day65

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVodka ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

Men75

Unisex22

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#9,041

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerJust Cavalli BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vodka Man by Paris Elysees opens with a brisk punch of sweet mandarin orange and warm cardamom spice. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic burst of cool mint and sharp pepper emerges in the midsection, creating a fresh, lively contrast. The scent quickly anchors into a prominent base of powdery notes layered over …

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Just Cavalli Blue is a crisp, aromatic scent that leans heavily into citrus and watery accords. Launched in 2006, it offers a refreshing blend perfect for hot summer days when you need something sharp and revitalizing. The composition centers on a bright opening of bergamot and mint, leading into a watery heart that k…

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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, Vodka Man or Just Cavalli Blue?

Vodka Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Vodka Man is rated 3.92/5 from 205 votes; Just Cavalli Blue is rated 3.63/5 from 219 votes. Choose Vodka Man for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Just Cavalli Blue for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vodka Man or Just Cavalli Blue?

Vodka Man lasts longest (Vodka Man 58/100, Just Cavalli Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vodka Man or Just Cavalli Blue?

Just Cavalli Blue projects furthest (Just Cavalli Blue 55/100, Vodka Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vodka Man and Just Cavalli Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Mint, Pepper and Woody Notes.

Is Vodka Man or Just Cavalli Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vodka Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Vodka Man is the stronger pick. Vodka Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vodka Man and Just Cavalli Blue?

Vodka Man has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mint and Pepper, a base of Powdery Notes and Woody Notes. Just Cavalli Blue has top notes of Bergamot, Litchi, Mandarin Orange and Mint, heart notes of Watery Notes, Pepper, Hiacynth and Artemisia, a base of Woody Notes, Ambergris and Musk.