Fragrance comparison

Bleu Piscine vs Paris – Édimbourg

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,299 ratings analysed

Bleu Piscine

Reservation

4.339 votes

Rank #47,105 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Paris – Édimbourg

Chanel

4.291,290 votes

Rank #27,894 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris – Édimbourg takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bleu Piscine
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paris – Édimbourg
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bleu Piscine1/4

Paris – Édimbourg3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Paris – Édimbourg
Sillage & projection: Bleu Piscine
Value for money: Paris – Édimbourg
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paris – Édimbourg

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bleu PiscineReservation

Paris – ÉdimbourgChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

4.29/ 5 · 1,290 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

50%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

1,290 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityParis – Édimbourg

SillageBleu Piscine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value43

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

citrus48%

lavender30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

lavender48%

powdery30%

Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green MandarinLime

Heart

Juniper BerriesLavenderGeraniumRosemaryThyme

Base

CypressVetiver

Top20-30 mins

CypressJuniper Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarLavenderVetiver

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Lavender, Cypress and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Paris – Édimbourg, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

Men46

Unisex48

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,105

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,894

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu Piscine by Reservation opens with a tart punch of green mandarin and fresh lime oil. As the top notes settle, sharp juniper berries and garden rosemary give the heart an aromatic herbal lift over a dry cypress and vetiver foundation. Designed by perfumer Yann Vasnier, it delivers a solar, pool-deck freshness for …

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The opening is bracing. Chanel Paris - Edimbourg kicks off with a sharp blast of cold juniper berries and fresh green cypress that feels like stepping into a northern pine grove at sunrise. After ten minutes, the piercing freshness softens into aromatic lavender, earthy vetiver, and dry pencil-shaving cedar. A delica…

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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 Piscine or Paris – Édimbourg?

Paris – Édimbourg takes 3 of 4 categories. Bleu Piscine is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes; Paris – Édimbourg is rated 4.29/5 from 1,290 votes. Choose Bleu Piscine for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paris – Édimbourg for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu Piscine or Paris – Édimbourg?

Paris – Édimbourg lasts longest (Paris – Édimbourg 56/100, Bleu Piscine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu Piscine or Paris – Édimbourg?

Bleu Piscine projects furthest (Bleu Piscine 50/100, Paris – Édimbourg 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu Piscine and Paris – Édimbourg smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Lavender, Cypress and Vetiver.

Is Bleu Piscine or Paris – Édimbourg better for summer or winter?

Bleu Piscine suits daytime wear; Paris – Édimbourg suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu Piscine and Paris – Édimbourg?

Bleu Piscine has top notes of Green Mandarin and Lime, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Lavender, Geranium and Rosemary, a base of Cypress and Vetiver. Paris – Édimbourg has top notes of Cypress and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Cedar, Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Vanilla.