Fragrance comparison

Bleu Intense vs Moonlight Serenade Scented Water

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 216 ratings analysed

Bleu Intense

Nicole Farhi

4.176 votes

Rank #18,766 VanillaPowdery

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Moonlight Serenade Scented Water

Gucci

3.79210 votes

Rank #18,672 LavenderAromatic

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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 longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Moonlight Serenade Scented Water
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bleu Intense2/4

Moonlight Serenade Scented Water2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bleu Intense
Sillage & projection: Bleu Intense
Value for money: Moonlight Serenade Scented Water
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Moonlight Serenade Scented Water

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bleu IntenseNicole Farhi

Moonlight Serenade Scented WaterGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

3.79/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 26%Had 9%Want 65%

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

26%Love

42%Like

19%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

210 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBleu Intense

SillageBleu Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value17

Category winnerMoonlight Serenade Scented WaterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

lavender84%

musky77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

lavender100%

aromatic86%

herbal72%

soft spicy58%

fresh spicy44%

vanilla30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both lavender, aromatic and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletSage

Base

VanillaMuskAmberTonka Bean

Notes

LavenderSageTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Sage and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Moonlight Serenade Scented Water, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer90

Fall49

Winter26

Day100

Night59

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men10

Unisex48

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,766

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#18,672

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMoonlight Serenade Scented WaterHigher 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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Moonlight Serenade Scented Water by Gucci is an aromatic unisex mist created by perfumer Alberto Morillas. Built around a simple trio of lavender, sage, and tonka bean, it offers an airy, herbal opening that feels crisp and natural. The fresh herbal notes bring a cooling garden sensation, while a touch of tonka bean a…

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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 Moonlight Serenade Scented Water?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bleu Intense is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Moonlight Serenade Scented Water is rated 3.79/5 from 210 votes. Choose Bleu Intense for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Moonlight Serenade Scented Water for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu Intense or Moonlight Serenade Scented Water?

Bleu Intense lasts longest (Bleu Intense 63/100, Moonlight Serenade Scented Water 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu Intense or Moonlight Serenade Scented Water?

Bleu Intense projects furthest (Bleu Intense 56/100, Moonlight Serenade Scented Water 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu Intense and Moonlight Serenade Scented Water smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, aromatic and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sage and Tonka Bean.

Is Bleu Intense or Moonlight Serenade Scented Water better for summer or winter?

Bleu Intense suits daytime wear; Moonlight Serenade Scented Water suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu Intense and Moonlight Serenade Scented Water?

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. Moonlight Serenade Scented Water features Lavender, Sage and Tonka Bean.