Fragrance comparison

Ambre des Abysses vs Le Bleu

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 516 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ambre des Abysses

Houbigant

4.38512 votes

Rank #22,727 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Le Bleu

Y25

2.504 votes

Rank #64,413 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre des Abysses takes 5 of 5 categories.

Ambre des Abysses
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Le Bleu
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ambre des Abysses5/5

Le Bleu0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre des AbyssesHoubigant

Le BleuY25

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

2.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

512 votes

0%Love

25%Like

25%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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityAmbre des Abysses

SillageAmbre des Abysses

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAmbre des AbyssesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomMintBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumAmberPatchouliRosemaryJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanOakmossLeather

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomPink GrapefruitMintTangerineIncenseOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

FigRoseGeraniumCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

OakmossAmberMusk

Category winnerAmbre des AbyssesLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter70

Day85

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex29

Women3

Work 32%Date 28%Casual 25%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Work 31%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,727

PerfumerAntoine Lie, Luca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,413

PerfumerHuynh Hai Yen

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre des AbyssesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre des Abysses by Houbigant pulls off a rare balancing act on skin. The opening hits with cold garden mint and sparkling bergamot before bitter orange blossom warms up the center. It feels remarkably crisp. Then the foundation turns dark, unfurling rich amber, earthy oakmoss, and soft leather over a comforting base…

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Le Bleu by Y25 greets your senses with a refreshing burst of chilled pink grapefruit, sweet tangerine, and fresh garden mint, backed by a gentle touch of dry incense. As the zesty opening settles, the scent reveals a lush heart of milky fig, earthy geranium, and subtle cardamom spice that feels both clean and natural.…

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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, Ambre des Abysses or Le Bleu?

Ambre des Abysses takes 5 of 5 categories. Ambre des Abysses is rated 4.38/5 from 512 votes; Le Bleu is rated 2.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ambre des Abysses for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Le Bleu for a citrus and fruity character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre des Abysses or Le Bleu?

Ambre des Abysses lasts longest (Ambre des Abysses 76/100, Le Bleu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre des Abysses or Le Bleu?

Ambre des Abysses projects furthest (Ambre des Abysses 60/100, Le Bleu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre des Abysses and Le Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mint, Geranium and Amber.

Is Ambre des Abysses or Le Bleu better for summer or winter?

Ambre des Abysses suits evening wear; Le Bleu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre des Abysses and Le Bleu?

Ambre des Abysses has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Amber, Patchouli and Rosemary, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Leather. Le Bleu has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pink Grapefruit, Mint and Tangerine, heart notes of Fig, Rose, Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Musk.