Fragrance comparison

Black Lilly vs Imagine Bleu

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Lilly

Queen B

3.8953 votes

Rank #31,212 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Imagine Bleu

Jean Louis Vermeil

3.004 votes

Rank #63,076 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Lilly takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black Lilly
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Imagine Bleu
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Black Lilly4/4

Imagine Bleu0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black LillyQueen B

Imagine BleuJean Louis Vermeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 34%Had 27%Want 39%

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

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBlack Lilly

SillageBlack Lilly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value13

Category winnerBlack LillyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral90%

warm spicy80%

sweet70%

tropical60%

floral50%

fruity100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MangoFruity NotesPeachAppleRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

LilySpicy NotesFloral Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

Oriental notes

Top

PeachThymeBlack CurrantRaspberryLemonPineappleGrapefruitApple

Heart

HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationRoseYlang-YlangLilyOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliAmberOakmossSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Apple and Lily. Durations are only published for Black Lilly, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer58

Fall83

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 33%Party 28%Casual 26%Work 14%

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,212

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack LillyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Lilly by Queen B delivers an immediate punch of juicy mango, sweet peach, and tart red berries that feels bright, plush, and distinctly tropical. Give the opening two minutes to clear its initial alcohol bite. Once it settles, a spicy white lily emerges to keep the fruit from turning syrupy. Warm oriental notes …

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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, Black Lilly or Imagine Bleu?

Black Lilly takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Lilly is rated 3.89/5 from 53 votes; Imagine Bleu is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black Lilly for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Imagine Bleu for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Lilly or Imagine Bleu?

Black Lilly lasts longest (Black Lilly 71/100, Imagine Bleu 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Lilly or Imagine Bleu?

Black Lilly projects furthest (Black Lilly 65/100, Imagine Bleu 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Lilly and Imagine Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Peach, Apple and Lily.

Is Black Lilly or Imagine Bleu better for summer or winter?

Black Lilly suits evening wear; Imagine Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Lilly and Imagine Bleu?

Black Lilly has top notes of Mango, Fruity Notes, Peach and Apple, heart notes of Lily, Spicy Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Oriental notes. 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.