Fragrance comparison

Bleu Ciel vs Fierce

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 4,154 ratings analysed

Bleu Ciel

Pupa

4.0026 votes

Rank #49,606 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Fierce

Abercrombie & Fitch

4.244,128 votes

Rank #694 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fierce takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bleu Ciel
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fierce
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Bleu Ciel2/7

Fierce5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bleu CielPupa

FierceAbercrombie & Fitch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 29%Had 44%Want 27%

4.24/ 5 · 4,128 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerFierceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

50%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

4,128 votes

Category winnerFierceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFierce

SillageFierce

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value48

Category winnerBleu CielBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

musky92%

floral84%

herbal77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

fresh61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, musky and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafCyclamen

Heart2-3 hrs

Peach BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

SageMuskCardamom

Top

FirLemonOrangeSea NotesCardamomPetitgrain

Heart

RosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineSageRose

Base

MuskVetiverOakmossBrazilian RosewoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Jasmine and Sage. Durations are only published for Bleu Ciel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBleu CielMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex13

Women63

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#694

PerfumerBruno Jovanovic, Christophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews207

Category winnerFierceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu Ciel by Pupa is an airy, herbal green floral that immediately smells like late nineties optimism. A sharp splash of violet leaf and cool cyclamen cuts through the air first. It feels crisp and dewy, like crushed stems after morning rain. Give it ten minutes. Soft peach blossom and dewy lily-of-the-valley round ou…

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Fierce by Abercrombie & Fitch is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Fierce was launched in 2002. Fierce was created by Christophe Laudamiel and Bruno Jovanovic. Top notes are Fir, Lemon, Orange, Sea Notes, Cardamom and Petitgrain; middle notes are Rosemary, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Sage and Rose; base notes are M…

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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, Bleu Ciel or Fierce?

Fierce takes 5 of 7 categories. Bleu Ciel is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; Fierce is rated 4.24/5 from 4,128 votes. Choose Bleu Ciel for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fierce for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bleu Ciel or Fierce?

Fierce lasts longest (Fierce 63/100, Bleu Ciel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu Ciel or Fierce?

Fierce projects furthest (Fierce 59/100, Bleu Ciel 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu Ciel and Fierce smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, musky and fresh accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Jasmine and Sage.

Is Bleu Ciel or Fierce better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bleu Ciel and Fierce?

Bleu Ciel has top notes of Violet Leaf and Cyclamen, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sage, Musk and Cardamom. Fierce has top notes of Fir, Lemon, Orange and Sea Notes, heart notes of Rosemary, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Sage, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Brazilian Rosewood.