Fragrance comparison

69 Le Parfum vs Kardigan Bleu

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

69 Le Parfum

Christopher Dicas

4.4445 votes

Rank #7,787 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Kardigan Bleu

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #36,909 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

69 Le Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kardigan Bleu
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

69 Le Parfum2/5

Kardigan Bleu2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 69 Le Parfum
Sillage & projection: Kardigan Bleu
Value for money: Kardigan Bleu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: 69 Le Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

69 Le ParfumChristopher Dicas

Kardigan BleuL'Orientale Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

16%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

Longevity69 Le Parfum

SillageKardigan Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKardigan BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

VanillaBergamotCinnamonTangerineAmberSunflowerLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Heart3-5 hrs

elemiSuedeSandalwoodClovesCardamomJasmineBay LeafTonka Bean

Base8-12+ hrs

QuinceCashmere WoodOakmossGingerCedar

Top15-30 mins

Indonesian NutmegPink PepperBergamotelemiPear

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaClovesRoseFlax

Base8-12 hrs

Haitian VetiverCashmere WoodSandalwoodAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day56

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day65

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex59

Women35

Date 38%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 34%Party 29%Casual 23%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,787

PerfumerChristopher DiCas

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#36,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winner69 Le ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christopher Dicas 69 Le Parfum hits the air with a bold punch of sweet cinnamon, dark vanilla, and bitter bergamot. It commands attention immediately. Rather than a light mall cologne, this extrait formulation lays down a dense oil sheen packed with resinous cloves, earthy cedar, and buttery suede. The initial blast f…

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Do not let the blue bottle fool you. Kardigan Bleu by L'Orientale Fragrances is not an aquatic shower gel scent. Instead, it unleashes a dense, spicy blast of Indonesian nutmeg, pink pepper, and juicy green pear. Within fifteen minutes, a velvety dark rose emerges alongside creamy magnolia and pungent cloves. The wood…

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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, 69 Le Parfum or Kardigan Bleu?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. 69 Le Parfum is rated 4.44/5 from 45 votes; Kardigan Bleu is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose 69 Le Parfum for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kardigan Bleu for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 69 Le Parfum or Kardigan Bleu?

69 Le Parfum lasts longest (69 Le Parfum 73/100, Kardigan Bleu 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 69 Le Parfum or Kardigan Bleu?

Kardigan Bleu projects furthest (Kardigan Bleu 88/100, 69 Le Parfum 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 69 Le Parfum and Kardigan Bleu smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amber, Rose and elemi.

Is 69 Le Parfum or Kardigan Bleu better for summer or winter?

69 Le Parfum suits evening wear; Kardigan Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 69 Le Parfum and Kardigan Bleu?

69 Le Parfum has top notes of Vanilla, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Tangerine, heart notes of elemi, Suede, Sandalwood and Cloves, a base of Quince, Cashmere Wood, Oakmoss and Ginger. Kardigan Bleu has top notes of Indonesian Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Magnolia, Cloves, Rose and Flax, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Amber.