Fragrance comparison

Bleu Ciel vs In Red Eau Fraiche

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

Bleu Ciel

Pupa

4.0026 votes

Rank #49,606 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

In Red Eau Fraiche

Armand Basi

3.8832 votes

Rank #36,951 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Bleu Ciel
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
In Red Eau Fraiche
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bleu Ciel3/7

In Red Eau Fraiche3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bleu CielPupa

In Red Eau FraicheArmand Basi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 29%Had 44%Want 27%

3.88/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 22%Had 34%Want 44%

Category winnerBleu CielRating 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

13%Love

69%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerIn Red Eau FraicheMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageIn Red Eau Fraiche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value39

Category winnerBleu CielBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

musky92%

floral84%

herbal77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

aquatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both white floral 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

GingerMandarin OrangeViolet LeafBergamotWater Notes

Heart

GardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineCardamom

Base

CedarOakmossSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine. 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

Spring54

Summer100

Fall31

Winter8

Day100

Night21

Category winnerBleu CielMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex13

Women63

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

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIn Red Eau FraicheHigher 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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A bright, easy-wearing floral aquatic that opens with mandarin, bergamot, ginger and watery green freshness before settling into soft white florals, light woods and musk. In Red Eau Fraiche suits spring and summer best, and may appeal to anyone who wants a fresher, lighter take on the original In Red style rather than…

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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 In Red Eau Fraiche?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Bleu Ciel is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; In Red Eau Fraiche is rated 3.88/5 from 32 votes. Choose Bleu Ciel for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose In Red Eau Fraiche for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu Ciel or In Red Eau Fraiche?

They last about the same: Bleu Ciel 55/100, In Red Eau Fraiche 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bleu Ciel or In Red Eau Fraiche?

In Red Eau Fraiche projects furthest (In Red Eau Fraiche 66/100, Bleu Ciel 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu Ciel and In Red Eau Fraiche smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Bleu Ciel or In Red Eau Fraiche better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bleu Ciel is the stronger pick. For winter, Bleu Ciel is the stronger pick. Bleu Ciel suits daytime wear; In Red Eau Fraiche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu Ciel and In Red Eau Fraiche?

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. In Red Eau Fraiche has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Musk.