Fragrance comparison

Blue Rush vs Grain de Sable

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 148 ratings analysed

Blue Rush

Avon

3.67134 votes

Rank #35,579 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Grain de Sable

Nicky Verfaillie

4.1414 votes

Rank #23,136 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grain de Sable takes 5 of 5 categories.

Blue Rush
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Best in spring.
Grain de Sable
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Blue Rush0/5

Grain de Sable5/5

Ratings & consensus: Grain de Sable
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grain de Sable
Sillage & projection: Grain de Sable
Value for money: Grain de Sable
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grain de Sable

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue RushAvon

Grain de SableNicky Verfaillie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 24%Had 76%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%

Category winnerGrain de SableRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

55%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

134 votes

36%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGrain de Sable

SillageGrain de Sable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGrain de SableBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

tropical69%

sweet61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesSeaweedBasilBlack CurrantWhite Pepper

Heart

WatermelonMelonGreen NotesBamboo

Base

PapayaAmberCashmere Wood

Top

BasilMelonCitrusesCalonePeach

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPapayaJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIrisHyacinth

Base

OakmossVetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBasil, Melon and Papaya. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerGrain de SableHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Rush by Avon opens with sharp sea notes and salty seaweed before settling into a juicy heart of watermelon and cucumber-like green bamboo. Base notes of papaya and smooth cashmere wood add a mild tropical warmth underneath. It suits hot summer afternoons, casual weekend errands, and post-workout wear when you nee…

Reviews →

Grain de Sable is a 1977 release that captures the essence of a beach holiday through a blend of juicy melon, papaya, and white florals. This classic scent provides a crisp, aquatic profile balanced by earthy oakmoss. It is ideal for those who appreciate vintage perfumery with a tropical lean, making it an excellent c…

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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, Blue Rush or Grain de Sable?

Grain de Sable takes 5 of 5 categories. Blue Rush is rated 3.67/5 from 134 votes; Grain de Sable is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes. Choose Blue Rush for a aquatic and marine character. Best in spring. Choose Grain de Sable for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Rush or Grain de Sable?

Grain de Sable lasts longest (Grain de Sable 68/100, Blue Rush 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Rush or Grain de Sable?

Grain de Sable projects furthest (Grain de Sable 55/100, Blue Rush 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Rush and Grain de Sable smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Basil, Melon and Papaya.

Is Blue Rush or Grain de Sable better for summer or winter?

Grain de Sable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Rush and Grain de Sable?

Blue Rush has top notes of Sea Notes, Seaweed, Basil and Black Currant, heart notes of Watermelon, Melon, Green Notes and Bamboo, a base of Papaya, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Grain de Sable has top notes of Basil, Melon, Citruses and Calone, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Papaya and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.