Fragrance comparison

Bleu de Chanel Parfum vs My Rules

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9,575 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bleu de Chanel Parfum

Chanel

4.449,551 votes

Rank #26,277 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

My Rules

Playboy

4.3824 votes

Rank #27,744 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu de Chanel Parfum takes 4 of 5 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.
My Rules
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Bleu de Chanel Parfum4/5

My Rules1/5

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

My RulesPlayboy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9,551 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%

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

46%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBleu de Chanel Parfum

SillageBleu de Chanel Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMy RulesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

amber100%

woody65%

warm spicy30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber and woody

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

Top

Black PepperBergamotMintArtemisia

Heart

LavenderHazelnutClearwoodSaltTonka Bean

Base

AmberwoodPatchouliMossCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Artemisia and Lavender. Durations are only published for Bleu de Chanel Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter90

Day97

Night100

Spring100

Summer47

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night93

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,277

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,744

PerfumerCoralie Spicher

Launched—

Reviews1

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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My Rules by Playboy opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and cool mint that quickly snaps your attention. A splash of citrusy bergamot and bitter artemisia keeps the top light, preventing the spice from becoming heavy. As the initial splash calms down, a warm heart of roasted hazelnut, clearwood, and soothing lave…

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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 My Rules?

Bleu de Chanel Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Bleu de Chanel Parfum is rated 4.44/5 from 9,551 votes; My Rules is rated 4.38/5 from 24 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 My Rules for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu de Chanel Parfum or My Rules?

Bleu de Chanel Parfum lasts longest (Bleu de Chanel Parfum 71/100, My Rules 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu de Chanel Parfum or My Rules?

Projection is very close: Bleu de Chanel Parfum 55/100, My Rules 53/100 for sillage.

Do Bleu de Chanel Parfum and My Rules smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Artemisia and Lavender.

Is Bleu de Chanel Parfum or My Rules better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bleu de Chanel Parfum and My Rules?

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. My Rules has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Hazelnut, Clearwood and Salt, a base of Amberwood, Patchouli, Moss and Cashmere Wood.