Fragrance comparison

Burj Dubai Arina vs Imagine Bleu

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

4 wins

Burj Dubai Arina

Le Chameau

5.002 votes

Rank #53,227 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Imagine Bleu

Jean Louis Vermeil

3.004 votes

Rank #68,379 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burj Dubai Arina takes 4 of 4 categories.

Burj Dubai Arina
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Imagine Bleu
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Burj Dubai Arina4/4

Imagine Bleu0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Burj Dubai Arina
Sillage & projection: Burj Dubai Arina
Value for money: Burj Dubai Arina
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Burj Dubai Arina

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Burj Dubai ArinaLe Chameau

Imagine BleuJean Louis Vermeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 39%Had 4%Want 57%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 7%Had 14%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBurj Dubai Arina

SillageBurj Dubai Arina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value13

Category winnerBurj Dubai ArinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

musky74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

fruity100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomBlack CurrantRaspberry

Base3 to 5 hours

Whipped CreamMarshmallowAmbretteMusk

Top

PeachThymeBlack CurrantRaspberryLemonPineappleGrapefruitApple

Heart

HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationRoseYlang-YlangLilyOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliAmberOakmossSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange Blossom, Black Currant and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Burj Dubai Arina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBurj Dubai ArinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burj Dubai Arina by Le Chameau is an Eau de Parfum that merges zesty citrus with fluffy dessert sweetness. The scent begins with a bright splash of mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and bergamot, giving an instant burst of sunny energy. As the crisp opening settles, orange blossom unfolds alongside ripe raspberry and …

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Jean Louis Vermeil Imagine Bleu from 1989 is a complex vintage floral fruity blend. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of citrus and raspberry before settling into a dense heart of carnation and jasmine. Warm sandalwood and earthy oakmoss ground the base, making it ideal for brisk spring days when you want a nosta…

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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, Burj Dubai Arina or Imagine Bleu?

Burj Dubai Arina takes 4 of 4 categories. Burj Dubai Arina is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Imagine Bleu is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Burj Dubai Arina for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Imagine Bleu for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Burj Dubai Arina or Imagine Bleu?

Burj Dubai Arina lasts longest (Burj Dubai Arina 60/100, Imagine Bleu 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burj Dubai Arina or Imagine Bleu?

Burj Dubai Arina projects furthest (Burj Dubai Arina 63/100, Imagine Bleu 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burj Dubai Arina and Imagine Bleu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Black Currant and Raspberry.

Is Burj Dubai Arina or Imagine Bleu better for summer or winter?

Burj Dubai Arina suits day or night wear; Imagine Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burj Dubai Arina and Imagine Bleu?

Burj Dubai Arina has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Black Currant and Raspberry, a base of Whipped Cream, Marshmallow, Ambrette and Musk. Imagine Bleu has top notes of Peach, Thyme, Black Currant and Raspberry, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Carnation and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.