Fragrance comparison

Bleu de Chanel vs Royale Exclusif

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19,946 ratings analysed

Bleu de Chanel

Chanel · 2010

4.1819,939 votes

Rank #27,830 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

91%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Royale Exclusif

Adyan by Anfar

4.437 votes

Rank #47,941 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royale Exclusif takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Bleu de Chanel1/4

Royale Exclusif3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Royale Exclusif
Sillage & projection: Royale Exclusif
Value for money: Royale Exclusif
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

Royale ExclusifAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 19,939 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 63%Had 6%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

19,939 votes

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityRoyale Exclusif

SillageRoyale Exclusif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRoyale ExclusifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

smoky61%

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match91%Very similar · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerNutmegJasmineIso E Super

Base6-8 hrs

IncenseVetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWhite Musk

Top

Pink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart

Iso E SuperJasmineNutmegGinger

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliLabdanumVetiverIncenseCedar

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day100

Night87

Spring50

Summer83

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,830

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched2010

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,941

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBleu de ChanelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu 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 →

Royale Exclusif by Adyan by Anfar is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Royale Exclusif was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Ahmedullah Anfar. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mint; middle notes are Iso E Super, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Ginger; base notes are Sandalwood, White Musk, Patchou…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bleu de Chanel or Royale Exclusif?

Royale Exclusif takes 3 of 4 categories. Bleu de Chanel is rated 4.18/5 from 19,939 votes; Royale Exclusif is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Bleu de Chanel for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royale Exclusif for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu de Chanel or Royale Exclusif?

Royale Exclusif lasts longest (Royale Exclusif 83/100, Bleu de Chanel 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu de Chanel or Royale Exclusif?

Royale Exclusif projects furthest (Royale Exclusif 71/100, Bleu de Chanel 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu de Chanel and Royale Exclusif smell similar?

Very similar: a 91% 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 Royale Exclusif better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bleu de Chanel and Royale Exclusif?

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. Royale Exclusif has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Iso E Super, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Patchouli and Labdanum.