Fragrance comparison

Bleu de Chanel vs Kardigan

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 24,605 ratings analysed

Bleu de Chanel

Chanel · 2010

4.1424,602 votes

Rank #454 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

83%scent match

Very similar

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #40,925 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bleu de Chanel
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bleu de Chanel2/4

Kardigan2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bleu de ChanelChanel

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 24,602 votes

Have 53%Had 22%Want 26%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

12%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

14%Hate

Share of community votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKardigan

SillageBleu de Chanel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKardiganBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy81%

woody81%

aromatic70%

amber67%

smoky53%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match83%Very similar · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper

Heart

GingerNutmegJasmineIso E Super

Base

IncenseVetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Kardigan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall85

Winter59

Day100

Night88

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women1

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 35%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#454

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched2010

Reviews1,999

Overall rank#40,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBleu de ChanelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Bleu de Chanel was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. Top notes are Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Iso E Super; base notes are Incense, Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood, Patc…

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Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…

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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 de Chanel or Kardigan?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bleu de Chanel is rated 4.14/5 from 24,602 votes; Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bleu de Chanel for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu de Chanel or Kardigan?

Kardigan lasts longest (Kardigan 80/100, Bleu de Chanel 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu de Chanel or Kardigan?

Bleu de Chanel projects furthest (Bleu de Chanel 61/100, Kardigan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu de Chanel and Kardigan smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper.

Is Bleu de Chanel or Kardigan better for summer or winter?

Bleu de Chanel suits daytime wear; Kardigan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu de Chanel and Kardigan?

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. Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan and Incense.