Betty Barclay vs Chapeau Bleu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chapeau Bleu takes 6 of 7 categories.
Betty BarclayChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Chapeau BleuChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Betty Barclay0/7
Chapeau Bleu6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Chapeau Bleu
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- 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
Betty BarclayBetty BarclayChapeau BleuMarina PicassoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 43%Had 25%Want 31%
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 hate24%Love
50%Like
8%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
36%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
250 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChapeau Bleu
SillageChapeau Bleu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChapeau BleuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
powdery69%
tuberose61%
floral100%
powdery92%
amber84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodMuskIncenseCivettaAmberBenzoinTonka Bean
Top30 to 45 minutes
Green NotesBoroniaOsmanthusPeachVioletBergamotFreesiaMandarin Orange
Heart3 to 5 hours
TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineOrchidRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 8 hours
Tolu BalsamCivettaMuskCaramelAmberSandalwoodVanille
InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Chapeau Bleu, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer23
Fall100
Winter46
Day100
Night80
Spring95
Summer69
Fall87
Winter100
Day84
Night100
Category winnerChapeau BleuMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,980
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#10,649
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerChapeau BleuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBetty Barclay by Betty Barclay is an oriental floral fragrance for women that debuted in 1994. It leads with a bright, fruity opening of peach and mandarin orange, which transitions into a lush, tuberose-heavy heart. This scent settles into a warm, woody base of patchouli and sandalwood, creating a classic, approachab…
Reviews →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 …
Reviews →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, Betty Barclay or Chapeau Bleu?
Chapeau Bleu takes 6 of 7 categories. Betty Barclay is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes; Chapeau Bleu is rated 3.90/5 from 250 votes. Choose Betty Barclay for a woody and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Chapeau Bleu for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Betty Barclay or Chapeau Bleu?
Chapeau Bleu lasts longest (Chapeau Bleu 78/100, Betty Barclay 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Betty Barclay or Chapeau Bleu?
Chapeau Bleu projects furthest (Chapeau Bleu 68/100, Betty Barclay 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Betty Barclay and Chapeau Bleu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Tuberose.
Is Betty Barclay or Chapeau Bleu better for summer or winter?
For summer, Chapeau Bleu is the stronger pick. For winter, Chapeau Bleu is the stronger pick. Betty Barclay suits daytime wear; Chapeau Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Betty Barclay and Chapeau Bleu?
Betty Barclay has top notes of Peach, Coriander, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Incense. 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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