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Chapeau Bleu vs Liz Claiborne

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

Updated 873 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chapeau Bleu takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Chapeau Bleu

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Liz Claiborne

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Chapeau Bleu5/7
Liz Claiborne2/7
Ratings & consensus
Chapeau Bleu
Community sentiment
Chapeau Bleu
Longevity
Chapeau Bleu
Sillage & projection
Chapeau Bleu
Value for money
Liz Claiborne
Versatility
Chapeau Bleu
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Liz Claiborne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Chapeau BleuMarina Picasso
Liz ClaiborneLiz Claiborne
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.90/ 5 · 250 votes
Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%
3.75/ 5 · 623 votes
Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%
Category winnerChapeau BleuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate

250 votes

27%Love
45%Like
7%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate

623 votes

Category winnerChapeau BleuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityChapeau Bleu

SillageChapeau Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value79
Category winnerLiz ClaiborneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
powdery92%
amber84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
floral100%
white floral92%
green84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Green NotesBoroniaOsmanthusPeachVioletBergamotFreesiaMandarin Orange
Heart3 to 5 hours
TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineOrchidRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 8 hours
Tolu BalsamCivettaMuskCaramelAmberSandalwoodVanille
Top
MarigoldFreesiaCarnationGreen NotesPeachLilyMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
NarcissusTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilacJasmineYlang-YlangRoseViolet
Base
OakmossSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Peach, Violet and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Chapeau Bleu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring95
Summer69
Fall87
Winter100
Day84
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Category winnerChapeau BleuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex25
Women67
Men1
Unisex11
Women89
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,649

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#2,809

PerfumerNicholas Calderone

Launched—

Reviews134

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 …

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Liz Claiborne opens with a bitter pop of marigold, crisp green notes, and tart mandarin orange before plunging into a dense floral heart of narcissus, tuberose, and carnation. Dry-down settles into earthy oakmoss and warm sandalwood. It suits crisp spring mornings when you want a bold 1980s green floral presence that …

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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, Chapeau Bleu or Liz Claiborne?

Chapeau Bleu takes 5 of 7 categories. Chapeau Bleu is rated 3.90/5 from 250 votes; Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 votes. Choose Chapeau Bleu for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chapeau Bleu or Liz Claiborne?

Chapeau Bleu lasts longest (Chapeau Bleu 78/100, Liz Claiborne 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapeau Bleu or Liz Claiborne?

Chapeau Bleu projects furthest (Chapeau Bleu 68/100, Liz Claiborne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapeau Bleu and Liz Claiborne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Peach, Violet and Bergamot.

Is Chapeau Bleu or Liz Claiborne 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 Chapeau Bleu and Liz Claiborne?

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. Liz Claiborne has top notes of Marigold, Freesia, Carnation and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.

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