Fragrance comparison

Bleu Intense vs Le Lis Blanc 21

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Bleu Intense

Nicole Farhi

4.176 votes

Rank #19,218 VanillaPowdery

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Le Lis Blanc 21

Le Lis Blanc

4.336 votes

Rank #57,439 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bleu Intense
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le Lis Blanc 21
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bleu Intense2/4

Le Lis Blanc 212/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Lis Blanc 21
Sillage & projection: Bleu Intense
Value for money: Le Lis Blanc 21
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bleu Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bleu IntenseNicole Farhi

Le Lis Blanc 21Le Lis Blanc

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 20%Had 13%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

67%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLe Lis Blanc 21

SillageBleu Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value45

Category winnerLe Lis Blanc 21Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

lavender84%

musky77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

violet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletSage

Base

VanillaMuskAmberTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

BambooMandarin OrangeSage

Heart3 to 4 hours

Cedar LeavesTransparent WoodsViolet

Base4 to 6 hours

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet, Sage and Musk. Durations are only published for Le Lis Blanc 21, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night40

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,218

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#57,439

PerfumerEurico Mazzini, Paulo de Moraes

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBleu IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu Intense by Nicole Farhi is a fragrance that leans heavily into sweet and powdery territory. Built around a foundation of creamy vanilla, tonka bean, and musk, this 2007 release offers an aromatic touch of lavender and sage. It is a scent for those who enjoy a distinct, sweet presence on the skin during cooler spr…

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Le Lis Blanc 21 brings together crisp herbal freshness and a warm, woody base. The scent opens with a vibrant splash of mandarin orange alongside green bamboo and herbal sage, giving it a clean, airy lift. As the top notes settle, soft violet and cedar leaves step forward with transparent woods, adding a gentle powder…

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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 Intense or Le Lis Blanc 21?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bleu Intense is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Le Lis Blanc 21 is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Bleu Intense for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Lis Blanc 21 for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu Intense or Le Lis Blanc 21?

Le Lis Blanc 21 lasts longest (Le Lis Blanc 21 72/100, Bleu Intense 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu Intense or Le Lis Blanc 21?

Bleu Intense projects furthest (Bleu Intense 56/100, Le Lis Blanc 21 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu Intense and Le Lis Blanc 21 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Sage and Musk.

Is Bleu Intense or Le Lis Blanc 21 better for summer or winter?

Bleu Intense suits daytime wear; Le Lis Blanc 21 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu Intense and Le Lis Blanc 21?

Bleu Intense has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Tonka Bean. Le Lis Blanc 21 has top notes of Bamboo, Mandarin Orange and Sage, heart notes of Cedar Leaves, Transparent Woods and Violet, a base of Amber and Musk.