Fragrance comparison

Bleu vs L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 154 ratings analysed

Bleu

Bharara

4.03123 votes

Rank #6,851 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées

Guerlain

4.2331 votes

Rank #18,322 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bleu
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bleu2/7

L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées4/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
Community sentiment: L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
Longevity: L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
Sillage & projection: L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
Value for money: Tie
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

L'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 123 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%

Category winnerL'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesRating 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

52%Love

32%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerL'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityL'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées

SillageL'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

powdery77%

musky69%

fruity61%

powdery100%

violet92%

vanilla84%

almond77%

anis69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

Wild Berries

Base

VanillaAmberWhite Musk

Top15 to 30 minutes

AniseBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

VioletWild Berries

Base6 to 10 hours

VanillaAlmondIrisWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Wild Berries, Vanilla and White Musk. Durations are only published for L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Spring42

Summer8

Fall67

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerBleuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#18,322

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées by Guerlain presents a powdery floral profile centered on violet, almond, and sweet wild berries. The composition opens with a brief lift of bergamot paired with cool, herbal anise. As the bright citrus fades, the heart reveals tart wild berries wrapped in a dense, cosmeti…

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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 L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées?

L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées takes 4 of 7 categories. Bleu is rated 4.03/5 from 123 votes; L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées is rated 4.23/5 from 31 votes. Choose Bleu for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu or L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées?

They last about the same: L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées 75/100, Bleu 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bleu or L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées?

L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées projects furthest (L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées 74/100, Bleu 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu and L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Wild Berries, Vanilla and White Musk.

Is Bleu or L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bleu is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées is the stronger pick. L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu and L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées?

Bleu has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Wild Berries, a base of Vanilla, Amber and White Musk. L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées has top notes of Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet and Wild Berries, a base of Vanilla, Almond, Iris and White Musk.