Fragrance comparison

Bleu Memoire vs Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 264 ratings analysed

Bleu Memoire

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7667 votes

Rank #24,161 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso

Bottega Veneta

4.19197 votes

Rank #7,379 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bleu Memoire
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Bleu Memoire3/7

Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso4/7

Ratings & consensus: Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso
Community sentiment: Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso
Longevity: Bleu Memoire
Sillage & projection: Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso
Value for money: Bleu Memoire
Versatility: Bleu Memoire
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bleu MemoireAlexandria Fragrances

Parco Palladiano II: CipressoBottega Veneta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 55%Had 19%Want 26%

4.19/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerParco Palladiano II: CipressoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

45%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

49%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerParco Palladiano II: CipressoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBleu Memoire

SillageParco Palladiano II: Cipresso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value32

Category winnerBleu MemoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

soft spicy44%

amber30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMintLemonAldehydesCorianderPink Pepper

Heart

MelonJasmineGingerNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodIncenseCedarPatchouliAmberwoodLabdanum

Top

Pink PepperAmberwood

Heart

Cypress LeafGreen NotesGingerCoriander

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall87

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBleu MemoireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex11

Women5

Men41

Unisex43

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,161

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#7,379

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerParco Palladiano II: CipressoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu Memoire is a fresh woody aromatic built around bright citrus, mint and pepper over a smooth amber, cedar and sandalwood base. It opens crisp and energetic, then settles into a clean, slightly spicy dry-down that feels polished rather than loud. It looks best for warm weather, daily wear and office use, especially…

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Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso opens with a bright snap of pink pepper paired with crushed cypress leaf, carrying the realistic aroma of a sun-warmed Mediterranean garden. Green notes and warm ginger emerge quickly through the middle phase, giving the herbal profile a dry, aromatic lift rather than a dense forest feel.…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bleu Memoire or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso takes 4 of 7 categories. Bleu Memoire is rated 3.76/5 from 67 votes; Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso is rated 4.19/5 from 197 votes. Choose Bleu Memoire for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bleu Memoire or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

Bleu Memoire lasts longest (Bleu Memoire 63/100, Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu Memoire or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

Projection is very close: Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso 59/100, Bleu Memoire 58/100 for sillage.

Do Bleu Memoire and Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Patchouli.

Is Bleu Memoire or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bleu Memoire is the stronger pick. For winter, Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu Memoire and Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

Bleu Memoire has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Melon, Jasmine, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Incense and Cedar. Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso has top notes of Pink Pepper and Amberwood, heart notes of Cypress Leaf, Green Notes, Ginger and Coriander, a base of Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.