Fragrance comparison

Blue de Chance vs Eau Fabuleuse

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 201 ratings analysed

Blue de Chance

Maison Alhambra

3.61122 votes

Rank #17,926 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Eau Fabuleuse

Leonard

3.8679 votes

Rank #19,214 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Fabuleuse takes 4 of 7 categories.

Blue de Chance
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Eau Fabuleuse
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Blue de Chance3/7

Eau Fabuleuse4/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau Fabuleuse
Community sentiment: Eau Fabuleuse
Longevity: Eau Fabuleuse
Sillage & projection: Eau Fabuleuse
Value for money: Blue de Chance
Versatility: Blue de Chance
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue de Chance

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue de ChanceMaison Alhambra

Eau FabuleuseLeonard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

3.86/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 37%Had 35%Want 28%

Category winnerEau FabuleuseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

38%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

122 votes

27%Love

51%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerEau FabuleuseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityEau Fabuleuse

SillageEau Fabuleuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value60

Category winnerBlue de ChanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

amber61%

green100%

floral91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

fresh65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper

Heart

GingerJasmineNutmeg

Base

White MuskIncenseSandalwoodVetiverCedarPatchouliLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitGreen TeaMint

Heart2-3 hrs

LotusPeonyWater LilyParma Violet

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mint, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Eau Fabuleuse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall57

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring51

Summer100

Fall17

Winter11

Day100

Night14

Category winnerBlue de ChanceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex10

Women5

Men0

Unisex55

Women45

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#19,214

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBlue de ChanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue de Chance by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for men. It opens with bright citrus and mint before settling into a heart of ginger and nutmeg. The base provides a musky, woody foundation. It works well as a versatile daily scent for casual office settings or relaxed weekend wear in moderate …

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Eau Fabuleuse by Leonard delivers a crisp splash of tart pink grapefruit, cooling garden mint, and steeped green tea. Created in 2001 by Christophe Raynaud, this airy blend shifts quickly into a delicate aquatic heart filled with water lily, tender peony, and dewy lotus blossoms. The drydown rests on earthy vetiver, p…

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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, Blue de Chance or Eau Fabuleuse?

Eau Fabuleuse takes 4 of 7 categories. Blue de Chance is rated 3.61/5 from 122 votes; Eau Fabuleuse is rated 3.86/5 from 79 votes. Choose Blue de Chance for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Eau Fabuleuse for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue de Chance or Eau Fabuleuse?

They last about the same: Eau Fabuleuse 55/100, Blue de Chance 54/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Blue de Chance or Eau Fabuleuse?

Eau Fabuleuse projects furthest (Eau Fabuleuse 56/100, Blue de Chance 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue de Chance and Eau Fabuleuse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mint, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Blue de Chance or Eau Fabuleuse better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blue de Chance is the stronger pick. For winter, Blue de Chance is the stronger pick. Eau Fabuleuse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue de Chance and Eau Fabuleuse?

Blue de Chance has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of White Musk, Incense, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Eau Fabuleuse has top notes of Grapefruit, Green Tea and Mint, heart notes of Lotus, Peony, Water Lily and Parma Violet, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.