Carioca vs Chapeau Bleu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chapeau Bleu takes 5 of 7 categories.
CariocaChoose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Chapeau BleuChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Carioca2/7
Chapeau Bleu5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Carioca
- Community sentiment
- Carioca
- Longevity
- Chapeau Bleu
- Sillage & projection
- Chapeau Bleu
- Value for money
- Chapeau Bleu
- Versatility
- Chapeau Bleu
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chapeau Bleu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CariocaGranadoChapeau BleuMarina PicassoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 515 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.90/ 5 · 250 votes
Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%
Category winnerCariocaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
515 votes
36%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
250 votes
Category winnerCariocaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChapeau Bleu
SillageChapeau Bleu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChapeau BleuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
floral92%
musky84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
violet61%
floral100%
powdery92%
amber84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotFreesia
Heart
VioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmberTonka Bean
Top30 to 45 minutes
Green NotesBoroniaOsmanthusPeachVioletBergamotFreesiaMandarin Orange
Heart3 to 5 hours
TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineOrchidRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 8 hours
Tolu BalsamCivettaMuskCaramelAmberSandalwoodVanille
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Chapeau Bleu, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Spring95
Summer69
Fall87
Winter100
Day84
Night100
Category winnerChapeau BleuMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,053
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#9,551
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerChapeau BleuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGranado Carioca opens with a bright burst of bergamot and fresh freesia before softening into a clean floral heart of violet, lily-of-the-valley, and jasmine. As it settles, fluffy musk and warm sandalwood create a comfortable, vintage soap scent. It works best on warm summer mornings when you want an easy post-shower…
Reviews →Chapeau Bleu by Marina Picasso opens with a vibrant clash of sweet peach, bright mandarin orange, and crisp green notes before expanding into a lush bouquet. The heart fills out with rich tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang, giving the composition a substantial, classical floral weight. As it settles, warm amber, tolu …
Reviews →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, Carioca or Chapeau Bleu?
Chapeau Bleu takes 5 of 7 categories. Carioca is rated 4.20/5 from 515 votes; Chapeau Bleu is rated 3.90/5 from 250 votes. Choose Carioca for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Chapeau Bleu for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Carioca or Chapeau Bleu?
Chapeau Bleu lasts longest (Chapeau Bleu 78/100, Carioca 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Carioca or Chapeau Bleu?
Chapeau Bleu projects furthest (Chapeau Bleu 68/100, Carioca 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Carioca and Chapeau Bleu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Carioca or Chapeau Bleu better for summer or winter?
For summer, Chapeau Bleu is the stronger pick. For winter, Chapeau Bleu is the stronger pick. Chapeau Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Carioca and Chapeau Bleu?
Carioca has top notes of Bergamot and Freesia, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Tonka Bean. Chapeau Bleu has top notes of Green Notes, Boronia, Osmanthus and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Tolu Balsam, Civetta, Musk and Caramel.
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