Fragrance comparison

Bleu de Chanel vs Stranger Edition

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 19,945 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bleu de Chanel

Chanel · 2010

4.1819,939 votes

Rank #27,074 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

82%scent match

Very similar

Stranger Edition

Mark Des Vince

4.176 votes

Rank #38,744 WoodyCitrus

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 woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Stranger Edition
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bleu de Chanel4/5

Stranger Edition1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bleu de Chanel
Sillage & projection: Bleu de Chanel
Value for money: Stranger Edition
Versatility: Not scored
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 ChanelChanel

Stranger EditionMark Des Vince

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 19,939 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 77%Had 0%Want 23%

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

33%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBleu de Chanel

SillageBleu de Chanel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value65

Category winnerStranger EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

smoky61%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match82%Very similar · both citrus, woody 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegGingerLabdanum

Heart1 to 2 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodMintJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

CitrusesIncenseGrapefruitVetiverCedarPink Pepper

Category winnerBleu de ChanelLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day100

Night87

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,074

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched2010

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,744

PerfumerFaizal C.P

Launched—

Reviews2

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…

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Stranger Edition by Mark Des Vince offers a crisp, woody aromatic profile built for daily wear. It opens with an unusual kick of spicy nutmeg, warm ginger, and resinous labdanum. As the scent settles, a clean heart emerges through fresh mint, smooth sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and a touch of jasmine. The base anchor…

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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 Stranger Edition?

Bleu de Chanel takes 4 of 5 categories. Bleu de Chanel is rated 4.18/5 from 19,939 votes; Stranger Edition is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Bleu de Chanel for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Stranger Edition for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu de Chanel or Stranger Edition?

Bleu de Chanel lasts longest (Bleu de Chanel 67/100, Stranger Edition 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu de Chanel or Stranger Edition?

Bleu de Chanel projects furthest (Bleu de Chanel 56/100, Stranger Edition 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu de Chanel and Stranger Edition smell similar?

Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mint, Pink Pepper and Ginger.

Is Bleu de Chanel or Stranger Edition better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bleu de Chanel and Stranger Edition?

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. Stranger Edition has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger and Labdanum, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Mint and Jasmine, a base of Citruses, Incense, Grapefruit and Vetiver.