Fragrance comparison

Akdeniz vs Imagine Bleu

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 651 ratings analysed

4 wins

Akdeniz

Unique'e Luxury

4.13647 votes

Rank #980 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Imagine Bleu

Jean Louis Vermeil

3.004 votes

Rank #68,128 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Akdeniz takes 4 of 4 categories.

Akdeniz
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Imagine Bleu
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Akdeniz4/4

Imagine Bleu0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkdenizUnique'e Luxury

Imagine BleuJean Louis Vermeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 647 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 7%Had 14%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

19%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

647 votes

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAkdeniz

SillageAkdeniz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value13

Category winnerAkdenizBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine92%

citrus84%

leather77%

woody69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesGrapefruitLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

PineappleThymeAppleMyrtleLavenderWhite Flowers

Base8-12+ hrs

LeatherCedarMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAmber

Top

PeachThymeBlack CurrantRaspberryLemonPineappleGrapefruitApple

Heart

HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationRoseYlang-YlangLilyOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliAmberOakmossSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Pineapple and Thyme. Durations are only published for Akdeniz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night66

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex26

Women2

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews121

Overall rank#68,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAkdenizHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This is not your typical delicate summer aquatic. Unique'e Luxury Akdeniz delivers a colossal blast of salty sea notes, sharp lemon, and tart green apple backed by a rich jacket leather base. The oil concentration is massive. You will notice a thick sheen on your skin the second the atomizer fires, followed by an imme…

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Jean Louis Vermeil Imagine Bleu from 1989 is a complex vintage floral fruity blend. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of citrus and raspberry before settling into a dense heart of carnation and jasmine. Warm sandalwood and earthy oakmoss ground the base, making it ideal for brisk spring days when you want a nosta…

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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, Akdeniz or Imagine Bleu?

Akdeniz takes 4 of 4 categories. Akdeniz is rated 4.13/5 from 647 votes; Imagine Bleu is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Akdeniz for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Imagine Bleu for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Akdeniz or Imagine Bleu?

Akdeniz lasts longest (Akdeniz 89/100, Imagine Bleu 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akdeniz or Imagine Bleu?

Akdeniz projects furthest (Akdeniz 80/100, Imagine Bleu 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akdeniz and Imagine Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Pineapple and Thyme.

Is Akdeniz or Imagine Bleu better for summer or winter?

Akdeniz suits daytime wear; Imagine Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akdeniz and Imagine Bleu?

Akdeniz has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Pineapple, Thyme, Apple and Myrtle, a base of Leather, Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Imagine Bleu has top notes of Peach, Thyme, Black Currant and Raspberry, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Carnation and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.