Fragrance comparison

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum vs Citrus Coast

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 19,763 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum

Chanel · 2014

4.2919,750 votes

Rank #257 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Citrus Coast

House of Noya

4.4613 votes

Rank #40,781 CitrusSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 5 categories.

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Citrus Coast
Choose it for a citrus and soft spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum5/5

Citrus Coast0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bleu de Chanel Eau de ParfumChanel

Citrus CoastHouse of Noya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 19,750 votes

Have 57%Had 13%Want 29%

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 17%Had 1%Want 81%

Category winnerBleu de Chanel Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

8%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

18%Hate

Share of community votes

62%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityBleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum

SillageBleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value35

Category winnerBleu de Chanel Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

woody76%

fresh spicy71%

aromatic62%

warm spicy53%

citrus100%

soft spicy83%

amber65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLemonMintBergamotPink PepperAldehydesCoriander

Heart

GingerNutmegJasmineMelon

Base

IncenseAmberCedarSandalwoodPatchouliAmberwoodLabdanum

Top20-30 mins

LemonPink PepperGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

juniper berry

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanAmberwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Citrus Coast, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall93

Winter76

Day100

Night93

Spring91

Summer100

Fall45

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men27

Unisex64

Women9

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#257

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched2014

Reviews881

Overall rank#40,781

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBleu de Chanel Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum by Chanel is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. Top notes are Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Aldehydes and Coriander; middle notes are Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Melon; ba…

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Citrus Coast opens with an unmistakable flash of tart Italian lemon and bitter pink grapefruit. It smells crisp. The citrus punch lasts about twenty minutes before Balkan juniper berry introduces a dry, aromatic snap reminiscent of a cold gin on a sunlit balcony. As the sharp edges soften, amberwood and creamy tonka b…

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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 Eau de Parfum or Citrus Coast?

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 5 categories. Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 19,750 votes; Citrus Coast is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Citrus Coast for a citrus and soft spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum or Citrus Coast?

They last about the same: Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum 70/100, Citrus Coast 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum or Citrus Coast?

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum 58/100, Citrus Coast 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum and Citrus Coast smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Patchouli.

Is Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum or Citrus Coast better for summer or winter?

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear; Citrus Coast suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum and Citrus Coast?

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Melon, a base of Incense, Amber, Cedar and Sandalwood. Citrus Coast has top notes of Lemon, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of juniper berry, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Patchouli.