Fragrance comparison

Alpona vs Imagine Bleu

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 145 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alpona

Caron

4.45141 votes

Rank #7,314 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Imagine Bleu

Jean Louis Vermeil

3.004 votes

Rank #62,041 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alpona takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Alpona4/4

Imagine Bleu0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlponaCaron

Imagine BleuJean Louis Vermeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

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

35%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

141 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAlpona

SillageAlpona

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value13

Category winnerAlponaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

mossy65%

earthy56%

fruity100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotGrapefruitRose

Heart2-4 hrs

ThymeOrangeJasmineOrchid

Base8-10 hrs

OakmossMyrrhCedarSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top

PeachThymeBlack CurrantRaspberryLemonPineappleGrapefruitApple

Heart

HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationRoseYlang-YlangLilyOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliAmberOakmossSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Grapefruit, Rose and Thyme. Durations are only published for Alpona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer38

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,314

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#62,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlponaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alpona by Caron delivers a sharp, historic contrast that catches modern noses off guard. The opening bursts with tart grapefruit, sharp lemon peel, and bitter bergamot. It wakes you up fast. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus flash subsides, revealing a dry heart of aromatic thyme, sunny orange blossom, and head…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alpona or Imagine Bleu?

Alpona takes 4 of 4 categories. Alpona is rated 4.45/5 from 141 votes; Imagine Bleu is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Alpona for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Imagine Bleu for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alpona or Imagine Bleu?

Alpona lasts longest (Alpona 75/100, Imagine Bleu 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alpona or Imagine Bleu?

Alpona projects furthest (Alpona 63/100, Imagine Bleu 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alpona and Imagine Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Grapefruit, Rose and Thyme.

Is Alpona or Imagine Bleu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alpona and Imagine Bleu?

Alpona has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Rose, heart notes of Thyme, Orange, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Oakmoss, Myrrh, Cedar 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.