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Axis Red Caviar vs Chapeau Bleu

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

Updated 286 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chapeau Bleu takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Axis Red Caviar

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Chapeau Bleu

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Axis Red Caviar0/7
Chapeau Bleu7/7
Ratings & consensus
Chapeau Bleu
Community sentiment
Chapeau Bleu
Longevity
Chapeau Bleu
Sillage & projection
Chapeau Bleu
Value for money
Chapeau Bleu
Versatility
Chapeau Bleu
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chapeau Bleu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Axis Red CaviarAxis
Chapeau BleuMarina Picasso
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 28%Had 27%Want 44%
3.90/ 5 · 250 votes
Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%
Category winnerChapeau BleuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
19%Love
56%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate

36 votes

36%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate

250 votes

Category winnerChapeau BleuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityChapeau Bleu

SillageChapeau Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value72
Category winnerChapeau BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
powdery77%
floral69%
soft spicy61%
floral100%
powdery92%
amber84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both sweet, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pink PepperTangerineRaspberryPeachPomegranate
Heart
OrchidFreesiaRoseHeliotropeViolet Leaf
Base
SandalwoodVanilleAmberPatchouli
Top30 to 45 minutes
Green NotesBoroniaOsmanthusPeachVioletBergamotFreesiaMandarin Orange
Heart3 to 5 hours
TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineOrchidRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 8 hours
Tolu BalsamCivettaMuskCaramelAmberSandalwoodVanille
InformationalShared notesPeach, Orchid, Freesia and Rose. Durations are only published for Chapeau Bleu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring78
Summer56
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night54
Spring95
Summer69
Fall87
Winter100
Day84
Night100
Category winnerChapeau BleuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men20
Unisex0
Women80
Men8
Unisex25
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,765

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#9,540

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerChapeau BleuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Axis Red Caviar is a soft fruity floral with a juicy pomegranate, peach and raspberry opening, then a powdery floral heart over vanilla, amber, sandalwood and patchouli. It reads smooth, lightly spicy and easy to wear. Reviewers describe it as office-friendly, subtle and a little sensual, with a lighter, fresher feel …

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Chapeau Bleu by Marina Picasso opens with a vibrant clash of sweet peach, bright mandarin orange, and crisp green notes before expanding into a lush bouquet. The heart fills out with rich tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang, giving the composition a substantial, classical floral weight. As it settles, warm amber, tolu …

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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, Axis Red Caviar or Chapeau Bleu?

Chapeau Bleu takes 7 of 7 categories. Axis Red Caviar is rated 3.67/5 from 36 votes; Chapeau Bleu is rated 3.90/5 from 250 votes. Choose Axis Red Caviar for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Chapeau Bleu for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Axis Red Caviar or Chapeau Bleu?

Chapeau Bleu lasts longest (Chapeau Bleu 78/100, Axis Red Caviar 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Axis Red Caviar or Chapeau Bleu?

Chapeau Bleu projects furthest (Chapeau Bleu 68/100, Axis Red Caviar 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Axis Red Caviar and Chapeau Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Orchid, Freesia and Rose.

Is Axis Red Caviar or Chapeau Bleu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chapeau Bleu is the stronger pick. For winter, Chapeau Bleu is the stronger pick. Axis Red Caviar suits daytime wear; Chapeau Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Axis Red Caviar and Chapeau Bleu?

Axis Red Caviar has top notes of Pink Pepper, Tangerine, Raspberry and Peach, heart notes of Orchid, Freesia, Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Sandalwood, Vanille, Amber and Patchouli. Chapeau Bleu has top notes of Green Notes, Boronia, Osmanthus and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Tolu Balsam, Civetta, Musk and Caramel.

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