Bleu de Chanel vs Citrus Ginger
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bleu de Chanel takes 5 of 8 categories.
Bleu de ChanelChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citrus GingerChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bleu de Chanel5/8
Citrus Ginger3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Bleu de Chanel
- Community sentiment
- Citrus Ginger
- Longevity
- Bleu de Chanel
- Sillage & projection
- Bleu de Chanel
- Value for money
- Citrus Ginger
- Versatility
- Citrus Ginger
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Bleu de Chanel
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bleu de Chanel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bleu de ChanelChanelCitrus GingerDossierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 19,939 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
4.29/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 75%Had 12%Want 13%
Category winnerBleu de ChanelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
36%Like
6%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
19,939 votes
47%Love
37%Like
13%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerCitrus GingerMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBleu de Chanel
SillageBleu de Chanel
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCitrus GingerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
smoky61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper
Heart2-3 hrs
GingerNutmegJasmineIso E Super
Base6-8 hrs
IncenseVetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWhite Musk
Top15-30 mins
GingerPeppermintLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
Pink PepperVetiverNutmeg
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodCedarwoodIncense
Category winnerBleu de ChanelLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day100
Night87
Spring100
Summer87
Fall83
Winter57
Day100
Night65
Category winnerCitrus GingerMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,830
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched2010
Reviews0
Overall rank#29,984
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBleu de ChanelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBleu de Chanel starts with an unmistakable punch. Tart grapefruit and frozen mint jump off the sprayer right away. You get about three minutes of sharp alcohol sting before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh ginger and pink pepper follow quickly, adding a sharp, fizzy bite that feels brisk rather than sweet. As the…
Reviews →Citrus Ginger by Dossier is a crisp, energizing citrus aromatic cologne designed for reliable daytime office wear and casual weekends. The fragrance opens with a zesty splash of fresh lemon and spicy ginger, immediately cooled by a refreshing touch of peppermint. As the bright opening softens, an aromatic heart of ear…
Reviews →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 de Chanel or Citrus Ginger?
Bleu de Chanel takes 5 of 8 categories. Bleu de Chanel is rated 4.18/5 from 19,939 votes; Citrus Ginger is rated 4.29/5 from 38 votes. Choose Bleu de Chanel for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citrus Ginger for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bleu de Chanel or Citrus Ginger?
Bleu de Chanel lasts longest (Bleu de Chanel 67/100, Citrus Ginger 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bleu de Chanel or Citrus Ginger?
Bleu de Chanel projects furthest (Bleu de Chanel 56/100, Citrus Ginger 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bleu de Chanel and Citrus Ginger smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Nutmeg.
Is Bleu de Chanel or Citrus Ginger better for summer or winter?
For summer, Citrus Ginger is the stronger pick. For winter, Bleu de Chanel is the stronger pick. Bleu de Chanel suits daytime wear; Citrus Ginger suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bleu de Chanel and Citrus Ginger?
Bleu de Chanel has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Iso E Super, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood. Citrus Ginger has top notes of Ginger, Peppermint and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Incense.
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