Fragrance comparison

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum vs Emir Acadia Intenso

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 19,606 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum

Chanel · 2014

4.4219,601 votes

Rank #25,913 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

94%scent match

Very similar

Emir Acadia Intenso

PARIS CORNER

4.405 votes

Rank #41,661 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Emir Acadia Intenso
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum4/5

Emir Acadia Intenso1/5

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

Emir Acadia IntensoPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 19,601 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

19,601 votes

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum

SillageBleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value95

Category winnerEmir Acadia IntensoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match94%Very similar · both amber, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitLemonMintBergamotPink PepperAldehydesCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerNutmegJasmineMelon

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseAmberCedarSandalwoodPatchouliAmberwoodLabdanum

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pink PepperGrapefruitCorianderAldehydesBergamotLemonMint

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

JasmineNutmegGingerMelon

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodPatchouliAmberwoodLabdanumIncenseCedarAmber

Category winnerBleu de Chanel Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter77

Day100

Night93

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,913

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBleu de Chanel Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum delivers an immediate burst of chilled grapefruit, tart lemon, and brisk peppermint that awakens the senses without smelling synthetic. The initial citrus rush quickly softens as warm ginger and nutmeg introduce a spicy, textured core. As the scent settles over the next few hours, smoky in…

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Emir Acadia Intenso opens with a crisp burst of grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot, sharpened by pink pepper, coriander, and aldehydes. A touch of mint keeps the start energetic before the composition settles into a spiced heart of ginger, nutmeg, melon, and soft jasmine. The base introduces a dry, smoky foundation built…

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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 Eau de Parfum or Emir Acadia Intenso?

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum is rated 4.42/5 from 19,601 votes; Emir Acadia Intenso is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Emir Acadia Intenso for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum or Emir Acadia Intenso?

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum 68/100, Emir Acadia Intenso 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum or Emir Acadia Intenso?

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum 54/100, Emir Acadia Intenso 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum and Emir Acadia Intenso smell similar?

Very similar: a 94% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Bergamot.

Is Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum or Emir Acadia Intenso better for summer or winter?

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear; Emir Acadia Intenso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum and Emir Acadia Intenso?

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. Emir Acadia Intenso has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Coriander and Aldehydes, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Ginger and Melon, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amberwood and Labdanum.