Fragrance comparison

Aurora vs Imagine Bleu

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aurora

DeskLab Parfums

5.002 votes

Rank #49,418 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Imagine Bleu

Jean Louis Vermeil

3.004 votes

Rank #64,522 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurora takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aurora
Choose it for a white floral and fruity 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.

Aurora4/4

Imagine Bleu0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuroraDeskLab Parfums

Imagine BleuJean Louis Vermeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAurora

SillageAurora

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value13

Category winnerAuroraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

musky61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both white floral, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomBlackcurrantPineapplePatchouliBergamotOakmossJasmineLeatherRoseMuskSage

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PeachThymeBlack CurrantRaspberryLemonPineappleGrapefruitApple

Heart

HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationRoseYlang-YlangLilyOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliAmberOakmossSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Pineapple, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Aurora, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 23%Party 15%

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,418

PerfumerÁngel Ríos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAuroraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aurora by DeskLab Parfums offers a crisp, refreshing spin on the modern fruity-chypre style. It starts with a zesty splash of bergamot, tangy blackcurrant, and juicy pineapple. The fruit feels bright rather than sugary. Soon after, sweet orange blossom and creamy jasmine bloom across the center, softening the brisk ci…

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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, Aurora or Imagine Bleu?

Aurora takes 4 of 4 categories. Aurora is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Imagine Bleu is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Aurora for a white floral and fruity 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, Aurora or Imagine Bleu?

Aurora lasts longest (Aurora 70/100, Imagine Bleu 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurora or Imagine Bleu?

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

Do Aurora and Imagine Bleu smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is Aurora or Imagine Bleu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aurora and Imagine Bleu?

Aurora features Orange Blossom, Blackcurrant, Pineapple, Patchouli and Bergamot. 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.