Fragrance comparison

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum vs MTV Sound Check

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 19,760 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum

Chanel · 2014

4.2919,750 votes

Rank #276 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

MTV Sound Check

MTV Perfumes

3.6010 votes

Rank #62,549 WoodyWarm Spicy

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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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night 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 Chanel Eau de Parfum4/5

MTV Sound Check1/5

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: MTV Sound Check
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

MTV Sound CheckMTV Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 19,750 votes

Have 57%Had 13%Want 29%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 36%Want 32%

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

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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

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 value92

Category winnerMTV Sound CheckBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

woody76%

fresh spicy71%

aromatic62%

warm spicy53%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLemonMintBergamotPink PepperAldehydesCoriander

Heart

GingerNutmegJasmineMelon

Base

IncenseAmberCedarSandalwoodPatchouliAmberwoodLabdanum

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

Summer95

Fall93

Winter76

Day100

Night93

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

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#276

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched2014

Reviews881

Overall rank#62,549

PerfumerNot listed

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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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 Eau de Parfum or MTV Sound Check?

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 19,750 votes; MTV Sound Check is rated 3.60/5 from 10 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 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 Eau de Parfum or MTV Sound Check?

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum 70/100, MTV Sound Check 49/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum 58/100, MTV Sound Check 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum and MTV Sound Check smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mint, Pink Pepper and Ginger.

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

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear; MTV Sound Check suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. 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.