Fragrance comparison

Bleu de Chanel Parfum vs Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 3 Nov 2026 29,152 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bleu de Chanel Parfum

Chanel

4.449,551 votes

Rank #25,617 WoodyCitrus

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62%scent match

Closely related

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum

Chanel · 2014

4.4219,601 votes

Rank #25,621 CitrusAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu de Chanel Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.

Bleu de Chanel Parfum
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Bleu de Chanel Parfum6/8

Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum1/8

Ratings & consensus: Bleu de Chanel Parfum
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Bleu de Chanel Parfum
Sillage & projection: Bleu de Chanel Parfum
Value for money: Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Bleu de Chanel Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Bleu de Chanel Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: Bleu de Chanel Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bleu de Chanel ParfumChanel

Bleu de Chanel Eau de ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9,551 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.42/ 5 · 19,601 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerBleu de Chanel ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

9,551 votes

62%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

19,601 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityBleu de Chanel Parfum

SillageBleu de Chanel Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value41

Category winnerBleu de Chanel Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

citrus100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Lemon ZestBergamotMintArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPineappleGeraniumGreen Notes

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarAmberwoodIso E SuperTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitLemonMintBergamotPink PepperAldehydesCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerNutmegJasmineMelon

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseAmberCedarSandalwoodPatchouliAmberwoodLabdanum

Category winnerBleu de Chanel ParfumLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter90

Day97

Night100

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter77

Day100

Night93

Category winnerBleu de Chanel ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,617

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,621

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched2014

Reviews0

Category winnerBleu de Chanel ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu de Chanel Parfum is a rich woody aromatic scent. Olivier Polge crafted this formulation around creamy New Caledonian sandalwood, zesty lemon peel, and dry cedar. The first spray releases a brisk flash of bergamot and cooling mint. That citrus pop is fleeting. Within twenty minutes, clean lavender and aromatic ger…

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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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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 Parfum or Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum?

Bleu de Chanel Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. Bleu de Chanel Parfum is rated 4.44/5 from 9,551 votes; Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum is rated 4.42/5 from 19,601 votes. Choose Bleu de Chanel Parfum for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

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

Bleu de Chanel Parfum lasts longest (Bleu de Chanel Parfum 71/100, Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Bleu de Chanel Parfum 55/100, Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum 54/100 for sillage.

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

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Sandalwood and Cedar.

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

For summer, Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Bleu de Chanel Parfum is the stronger pick. Bleu de Chanel Parfum suits day or night wear; Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Bleu de Chanel Parfum has top notes of Lemon Zest, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Pineapple, Geranium and Green Notes, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amberwood and Iso E Super. 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.