Fragrance comparison

Azrak vs Bleu Ciel

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 239 ratings analysed

5 wins

Azrak

Boadicea the Victorious

4.21213 votes

Rank #3,720 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Bleu Ciel

Pupa

4.0026 votes

Rank #49,606 AromaticMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azrak takes 5 of 7 categories.

Azrak
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Bleu Ciel
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Azrak5/7

Bleu Ciel2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AzrakBoadicea the Victorious

Bleu CielPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 29%Had 44%Want 27%

Category winnerAzrakRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

213 votes

42%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerAzrakMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAzrak

SillageAzrak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value58

Category winnerBleu CielBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

musky92%

floral84%

herbal77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both musky and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBergamotLemonCassisCardamomCinnamon

Heart

RoseJasmineSpicesVioletLily-of-the-ValleyViolet Leaf

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesAgarwood (Oud)AmberCedarSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafCyclamen

Heart2-3 hrs

Peach BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

SageMuskCardamom

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Bleu Ciel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night33

Category winnerBleu CielMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex54

Women21

Men25

Unisex13

Women63

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,720

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#49,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAzrakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boadicea the Victorious Azrak hits the skin with an instant flash of tart pineapple, bergamot, and lemon. It is bright. Soon, dewy violet leaf and soft jasmine emerge to soften the fruitiness. The base introduces dry cedar, smooth sandalwood, and a tame touch of agarwood that keeps the scent grounded for hours. It fee…

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Bleu Ciel by Pupa is an airy, herbal green floral that immediately smells like late nineties optimism. A sharp splash of violet leaf and cool cyclamen cuts through the air first. It feels crisp and dewy, like crushed stems after morning rain. Give it ten minutes. Soft peach blossom and dewy lily-of-the-valley round ou…

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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, Azrak or Bleu Ciel?

Azrak takes 5 of 7 categories. Azrak is rated 4.21/5 from 213 votes; Bleu Ciel is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Azrak for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Bleu Ciel for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azrak or Bleu Ciel?

Azrak lasts longest (Azrak 77/100, Bleu Ciel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azrak or Bleu Ciel?

Azrak projects furthest (Azrak 72/100, Bleu Ciel 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azrak and Bleu Ciel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and fresh accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Azrak or Bleu Ciel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bleu Ciel is the stronger pick. For winter, Azrak is the stronger pick. Bleu Ciel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azrak and Bleu Ciel?

Azrak has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Lemon and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Spices and Violet, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Bleu Ciel has top notes of Violet Leaf and Cyclamen, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sage, Musk and Cardamom.