Fragrance comparison

Bleu vs Clean Fragrance

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 639 ratings analysed

7 wins

Bleu

Bharara

4.03123 votes

Rank #6,851 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Clean Fragrance

Clean

3.27516 votes

Rank #44,155 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu takes 7 of 7 categories.

Bleu
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Clean Fragrance
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bleu7/7

Clean Fragrance0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BleuBharara

Clean FragranceClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 123 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.27/ 5 · 516 votes

Have 46%Had 30%Want 24%

Category winnerBleuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

117 votes

17%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

41%Dislike

2%Hate

516 votes

Category winnerBleuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityBleu

SillageBleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value53

Category winnerBleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

powdery77%

musky69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

white floral65%

powdery53%

floral42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

Wild Berries

Base

VanillaAmberWhite Musk

Top30 to 45 minutes

LimePink GrapefruitOrangeBergamotOrange BlossomWild Berries

Heart1 to 2 hours

LavenderLilyVioletJasminePassion FlowerDamask Rose

Base2 to 4 hours

White MuskGeraniumHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Wild Berries and White Musk. Durations are only published for Clean Fragrance, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer100

Fall36

Winter33

Day100

Night16

Category winnerBleuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

Men4

Unisex41

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#44,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBleuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu by Bharara offers an aromatic, spicy profile that leans into a modern masculine aesthetic. It opens with vibrant citrus notes, softening into wild berries before settling into a warm, vanilla-forward base. Perfect for someone who prefers a noticeable, clean scent for daily wear, it functions well across various c…

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Clean Fragrance by Clean delivers a sharp, brisk rush of laundry-fresh clarity built around bright citrus and clean soapiness. The opening snaps with tart lime, pink grapefruit, and crisp bergamot, backed by sweet orange and delicate orange blossom. As the initial splash calms, a powdery floral core emerges, led by cl…

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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, Bleu or Clean Fragrance?

Bleu takes 7 of 7 categories. Bleu is rated 4.03/5 from 123 votes; Clean Fragrance is rated 3.27/5 from 516 votes. Choose Bleu for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Clean Fragrance for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu or Clean Fragrance?

Bleu lasts longest (Bleu 73/100, Clean Fragrance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu or Clean Fragrance?

Bleu projects furthest (Bleu 67/100, Clean Fragrance 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu and Clean Fragrance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Wild Berries and White Musk.

Is Bleu or Clean Fragrance better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bleu and Clean Fragrance?

Bleu has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Wild Berries, a base of Vanilla, Amber and White Musk. Clean Fragrance has top notes of Lime, Pink Grapefruit, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Lily, Violet and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Geranium and Heliotrope.