Fragrance comparison

Bleu vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 212 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bleu

Paul & Joe

4.2897 votes

Rank #28,202 WoodyAmber

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #12,177 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bleu
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bleu5/7

Vison Noir2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BleuPaul & Joe

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 55%Had 18%Want 27%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerBleuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

97 votes

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerBleuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBleu

SillageBleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderCarawayYlang-YlangBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeRoseJasmineMagnolia

Base

MyrhhSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaFrench labdanumOakmossMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring15

Summer12

Fall80

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerVison NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,202

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVison NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu by Paul & Joe opens with a dry kick of coriander and caraway before settling into a warm, powdery floral heart of heliotrope and rose. Created by Pierre Bourdon in 2003, it rests on a dense base of myrrh, sandalwood, and patchouli. It fits crisp autumn evenings when you want a grounded, cozy amber wrap.

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Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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 Vison Noir?

Bleu takes 5 of 7 categories. Bleu is rated 4.28/5 from 97 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Bleu for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu or Vison Noir?

Bleu lasts longest (Bleu 71/100, Vison Noir 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu or Vison Noir?

Projection is very close: Bleu 71/100, Vison Noir 69/100 for sillage.

Do Bleu and Vison Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Bleu or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Bleu is the stronger pick. Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu and Vison Noir?

Bleu has top notes of Coriander, Caraway, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Rose, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Myrhh, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.