Fragrance comparison

1902 Pamplemousse vs Bogart Story Blue

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 166 ratings analysed

1902 Pamplemousse

Parfums Berdoues

3.5929 votes

Rank #33,610 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Bogart Story Blue

Jacques Bogart

3.69137 votes

Rank #9,506 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bogart Story Blue takes 6 of 7 categories.

1902 Pamplemousse
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bogart Story Blue
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

1902 Pamplemousse1/7

Bogart Story Blue6/7

Ratings & consensus: Bogart Story Blue
Community sentiment: 1902 Pamplemousse
Longevity: Bogart Story Blue
Sillage & projection: Bogart Story Blue
Value for money: Bogart Story Blue
Versatility: Bogart Story Blue
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bogart Story Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1902 PamplemousseParfums Berdoues

Bogart Story BlueJacques Bogart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 37%

3.69/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 45%Had 19%Want 35%

Category winnerBogart Story BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

59%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

24%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

137 votes

Category winner1902 PamplemousseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBogart Story Blue

SillageBogart Story Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value90

Category winnerBogart Story BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

fresh65%

aromatic48%

bitter30%

citrus100%

aquatic83%

green65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Watery NotesHerbal NotesCitrusesLemonGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit and Citruses. Durations are only published for 1902 Pamplemousse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer100

Fall37

Winter5

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer92

Fall63

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBogart Story BlueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex70

Women20

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#9,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerBogart Story BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1902 Pamplemousse by Parfums Berdoues is an easygoing citrus aromatic fragrance built around sparkling grapefruit and crisp citruses. It opens with an immediate flash of tart, bitter fruit peel that quickly softens into a gentle, fresh spicy haze. Because it behaves like a traditional French splash cologne, the scent …

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Bogart Story Blue is a budget-friendly aromatic aquatic fragrance built around sharp citrus and green herbal notes. Launched in 2012, this scent emphasizes a clean, detergent-like profile that excels in high-heat outdoor environments. It offers surprising potency and straightforward freshness for those seeking a no-no…

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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, 1902 Pamplemousse or Bogart Story Blue?

Bogart Story Blue takes 6 of 7 categories. 1902 Pamplemousse is rated 3.59/5 from 29 votes; Bogart Story Blue is rated 3.69/5 from 137 votes. Choose 1902 Pamplemousse for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bogart Story Blue for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1902 Pamplemousse or Bogart Story Blue?

Bogart Story Blue lasts longest (Bogart Story Blue 72/100, 1902 Pamplemousse 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1902 Pamplemousse or Bogart Story Blue?

Bogart Story Blue projects furthest (Bogart Story Blue 68/100, 1902 Pamplemousse 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1902 Pamplemousse and Bogart Story Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Citruses.

Is 1902 Pamplemousse or Bogart Story Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1902 Pamplemousse is the stronger pick. For winter, Bogart Story Blue is the stronger pick. 1902 Pamplemousse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.