Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum vs Sema
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
94%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Bleu de Chanel Eau de ParfumChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
SemaChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum2/4
Sema2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sema
- Sillage & projection
- Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Sema
- 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 ParfumChanelSemaKleioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.42/ 5 · 19,601 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 22%Had 22%Want 56%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
26%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
19,601 votes
33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySema
SillageBleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSemaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
amber92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
amber92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
fresh61%
Scent match94%Very similar · both citrus, amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
GrapefruitLemonMintBergamotPink PepperAldehydesCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
GingerNutmegJasmineMelon
Base6-8+ hrs
IncenseAmberCedarSandalwoodPatchouliAmberwoodLabdanum
Top
LemonCorianderGrapefruitBergamotAldehydesMintPink Pepper
Heart
GingerMelonNutmegJasmine
Base
AmberwoodAmberIncenseCedarSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanum
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer96
Fall0
Winter77
Day100
Night93
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,477
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched2014
Reviews0
Overall rank#71,108
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBleu de Chanel Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBleu 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…
Reviews →Sema by Kleio opens with a bracing, sharp citrus blast of lemon, grapefruit, and bergamot, quickly joined by crisp mint and spicy coriander. The scent settles into a warm, woody base of cedar, sandalwood, and amber, offering a clean, versatile aromatic profile suitable for daily wear in temperate spring or autumn weat…
Reviews →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 Sema?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum is rated 4.42/5 from 19,601 votes; Sema is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sema for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum or Sema?
Sema lasts longest (Sema 80/100, Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum or Sema?
Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum 54/100, Sema 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum and Sema smell similar?
Very similar: a 94% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Bergamot.
Is Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum or Sema better for summer or winter?
Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear; Sema suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum and Sema?
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. Sema has top notes of Lemon, Coriander, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger, Melon, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Amberwood, Amber, Incense and Cedar.
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