Fragrance comparison

Bleu de Chanel vs MTV Sound Check

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 24,612 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bleu de Chanel

Chanel · 2010

4.1424,602 votes

Rank #472 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

MTV Sound Check

MTV Perfumes

3.6010 votes

Rank #62,549 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu de Chanel takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bleu de Chanel
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MTV Sound Check
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bleu de Chanel4/5

MTV Sound Check1/5

Ratings & consensus: Bleu de Chanel
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bleu de Chanel
Sillage & projection: Bleu de Chanel
Value for money: MTV Sound Check
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

MTV Sound CheckMTV Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 24,602 votes

Have 53%Had 22%Want 26%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 36%Want 32%

Category winnerBleu de ChanelRating 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

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityBleu de Chanel

SillageBleu de Chanel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value92

Category winnerMTV Sound CheckBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy81%

woody81%

aromatic70%

amber67%

smoky53%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and amber

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

SandalwoodNutmegPatchouliGingerLabdanum

Heart2-3 hrs

MintGrapefruitJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

IncenseCedarPink Pepper

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mint, Pink Pepper and Ginger. Durations are only published for MTV Sound Check, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall85

Winter59

Day100

Night88

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women1

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 16%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#472

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched2010

Reviews1,999

Overall rank#62,549

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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MTV Sound Check hits the skin with an upfront rush of sharp ginger, grated nutmeg, and dry Australian-style sandalwood. You get an immediate flash of perfumer alcohol during the first sixty seconds before the spices settle down. As the initial sharpness cools, a clean burst of grapefruit and cooling spearmint cuts thr…

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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 MTV Sound Check?

Bleu de Chanel takes 4 of 5 categories. Bleu de Chanel is rated 4.14/5 from 24,602 votes; MTV Sound Check is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Bleu de Chanel for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MTV Sound Check for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu de Chanel or MTV Sound Check?

Bleu de Chanel lasts longest (Bleu de Chanel 71/100, MTV Sound Check 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu de Chanel or MTV Sound Check?

Bleu de Chanel projects furthest (Bleu de Chanel 61/100, MTV Sound Check 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu de Chanel and MTV Sound Check smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mint, Pink Pepper and Ginger.

Is Bleu de Chanel or MTV Sound Check better for summer or winter?

Bleu de Chanel suits daytime wear; MTV Sound Check suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu de Chanel and MTV Sound Check?

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. MTV Sound Check has top notes of Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Ginger, heart notes of Mint, Grapefruit and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Cedar and Pink Pepper.