Fragrance comparison

Alpha vs Bleu Piscine

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

Alpha

Phillippe Renoir

4.002 votes

Rank #64,299 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Bleu Piscine

Reservation

4.339 votes

Rank #50,876 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alpha takes 2 of 4 categories.

Alpha
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Bleu Piscine
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alpha2/4

Bleu Piscine1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlphaPhillippe Renoir

Bleu PiscineReservation

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

44%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAlpha

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value13

Category winnerAlphaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

citrus48%

lavender30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green MandarinBergamot

Heart

Mastic or LentisqueLavenderRosemaryCypress

Base

Mineral notesPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

Green MandarinLime

Heart

Juniper BerriesLavenderGeraniumRosemaryThyme

Base

CypressVetiver

InformationalShared notesGreen Mandarin, Lavender, Rosemary and Cypress. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,876

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBleu PiscineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phillippe Renoir Alpha opens with a bright burst of green mandarin and bergamot that quickly shifts into herbal lavender, cypress, and resinous mastic. The dry-down relies on cool mineral notes, patchouli, and amber to create a clean, grounded scent. It performs best on warm spring days and casual summer afternoons wh…

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Bleu Piscine by Reservation opens with a tart punch of green mandarin and fresh lime oil. As the top notes settle, sharp juniper berries and garden rosemary give the heart an aromatic herbal lift over a dry cypress and vetiver foundation. Designed by perfumer Yann Vasnier, it delivers a solar, pool-deck freshness for …

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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, Alpha or Bleu Piscine?

Alpha takes 2 of 4 categories. Alpha is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Bleu Piscine is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Alpha for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Bleu Piscine for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alpha or Bleu Piscine?

Alpha lasts longest (Alpha 60/100, Bleu Piscine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alpha or Bleu Piscine?

Projection is very close: Alpha 50/100, Bleu Piscine 50/100 for sillage.

Do Alpha and Bleu Piscine smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Green Mandarin, Lavender, Rosemary and Cypress.

Is Alpha or Bleu Piscine better for summer or winter?

Alpha suits day or night wear; Bleu Piscine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alpha and Bleu Piscine?

Alpha has top notes of Green Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Lavender, Rosemary and Cypress, a base of Mineral notes, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Bleu Piscine has top notes of Green Mandarin and Lime, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Lavender, Geranium and Rosemary, a base of Cypress and Vetiver.