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Bleu vs Flower Marigold

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

Updated 186 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Bleu

    Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Flower Marigold

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bleu6/7
Flower Marigold1/7
Ratings & consensus
Bleu
Community sentiment
Bleu
Longevity
Bleu
Sillage & projection
Bleu
Value for money
Flower Marigold
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
Flower MarigoldTommy Hilfiger
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.03/ 5 · 123 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.78/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 26%Had 20%Want 54%
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

21%Love
57%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerBleuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityBleu

SillageBleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value75
Category winnerFlower MarigoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
powdery77%
musky69%
fruity61%
citrus100%
white floral92%
floral84%
woody77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
OrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
Wild Berries
Base
VanillaAmberWhite Musk
Top
Mandarin OrangeOrangeWild Berries
Heart
FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMusk
Base
AmberVanillaCedarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesOrange, Wild Berries, Vanilla and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer95
Fall0
Winter82
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer40
Fall32
Winter20
Day100
Night8
Category winnerBleuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men86
Unisex13
Women1
Men0
Unisex10
Women90
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#19,527

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Flower Marigold by Tommy Hilfiger opens with a juicy splash of mandarin orange and wild berries, giving a bright and casual first impression. As it warms on skin, the initial sweetness yields to a fresh heart of freesia and jasmine. It settles into a soft base of cedar and vanilla, leaving a clean, woody trace. This p…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bleu or Flower Marigold?

Bleu takes 6 of 7 categories. Bleu is rated 4.03/5 from 123 votes; Flower Marigold is rated 3.78/5 from 63 votes. Choose Bleu for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Flower Marigold for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu or Flower Marigold?

Bleu lasts longest (Bleu 73/100, Flower Marigold 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu or Flower Marigold?

Bleu projects furthest (Bleu 67/100, Flower Marigold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu and Flower Marigold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Orange, Wild Berries, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Bleu or Flower Marigold better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bleu and Flower Marigold?

Bleu has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Wild Berries, a base of Vanilla, Amber and White Musk. Flower Marigold has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange and Wild Berries, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Cedar and Sandalwood.

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