Fragrance comparison

Why Not A Cologne vs Blu Blazer

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

Why Not A Cologne

Mark Buxton

3.9042 votes

Rank #34,591 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Blu Blazer

Jupilò

4.5618 votes

Rank #29,629 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blu Blazer takes 5 of 5 categories.

Why Not A Cologne
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blu Blazer
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Why Not A Cologne0/5

Blu Blazer5/5

Ratings & consensus: Blu Blazer
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blu Blazer
Sillage & projection: Blu Blazer
Value for money: Blu Blazer
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blu Blazer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Why Not A CologneMark Buxton

Blu BlazerJupilò

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

4.56/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 67%

Category winnerBlu BlazerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

57%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

67%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityBlu Blazer

SillageBlu Blazer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value66

Category winnerBlu BlazerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody90%

sweet80%

leather70%

floral60%

fresh50%

fruity100%

sweet92%

lavender84%

tropical77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red ApplePineappleMagnolia

Heart1 to 2 hours

Floral Notes

Base3 to 4 hours

Teak WoodLeather

Top

PineappleMangoAppleMandarin OrangeLimeBlack PepperGrapefruitRhubarb

Heart

LavenderRoseJasmineOrchidMagnolia

Base

LeatherVetiverCedarWhite MuskCypriolPatchouliAmbergris

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Magnolia and Leather. Durations are only published for Why Not A Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall47

Winter12

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,591

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#29,629

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBlu BlazerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Why Not A Cologne by Mark Buxton offers an energetic burst of fresh fruit over a warm, structured foundation. Released in 2021, the scent opens with crisp red apple, sweet tropical pineapple, and a touch of light magnolia flower. As the bright initial burst softens, gentle floral notes settle into the heart before res…

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Jupilò's Blu Blazer offers a bright contrast of juicy tropical fruits against dry, clean leather. Mango and pineapple spark the initial spray, while a base of smoky vetiver and salt-tinged ambergris grounds the sweetness, making it a highly versatile unisex option for warm days and casual evenings.

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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, Why Not A Cologne or Blu Blazer?

Blu Blazer takes 5 of 5 categories. Why Not A Cologne is rated 3.90/5 from 42 votes; Blu Blazer is rated 4.56/5 from 18 votes. Choose Why Not A Cologne for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blu Blazer for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Why Not A Cologne or Blu Blazer?

Blu Blazer lasts longest (Blu Blazer 82/100, Why Not A Cologne 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Why Not A Cologne or Blu Blazer?

Blu Blazer projects furthest (Blu Blazer 77/100, Why Not A Cologne 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Why Not A Cologne and Blu Blazer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Magnolia and Leather.

Is Why Not A Cologne or Blu Blazer better for summer or winter?

Why Not A Cologne suits daytime wear; Blu Blazer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Why Not A Cologne and Blu Blazer?

Why Not A Cologne has top notes of Red Apple, Pineapple and Magnolia, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Teak Wood and Leather. Blu Blazer has top notes of Pineapple, Mango, Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Cedar and White Musk.