Fragrance comparison

Bleu de Chanel Parfum vs Désir Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9,551 ratings analysed

1 wins

Bleu de Chanel Parfum

Chanel

4.449,551 votes

Rank #26,363 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Désir Intense

Marcus Spurway

—0 votes

Rank #75,238 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu de Chanel Parfum takes 1 of 2 categories.

Bleu de Chanel Parfum
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Désir Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character.

Bleu de Chanel Parfum1/2

Désir Intense0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
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

Désir IntenseMarcus Spurway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9,551 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

aromatic100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

amber69%

green61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBergamotSage

Heart2-4 hrs

PineappleLavenderCedarAppleMint

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanAmberwoodCaramelCocoa

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter90

Day97

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,363

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

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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Désir Intense by Marcus Spurway hits the skin with a vibrant clash of zesty bergamot, spicy pink pepper, and fresh clary sage before shifting into a mouthwatering blend of juicy pineapple, crisp apple, and aromatic lavender. The scent settles on a warm, dessert-like bed of rich cocoa, gooey caramel, and amberwood that…

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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.

Do Bleu de Chanel Parfum and Désir Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Lavender and Pineapple.

Is Bleu de Chanel Parfum or Désir Intense better for summer or winter?

Bleu de Chanel Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu de Chanel Parfum and Désir Intense?

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. Désir Intense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Cedar and Apple, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood, Caramel and Cocoa.