Chapeau Bleu vs Real
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chapeau Bleu takes 5 of 7 categories.
Chapeau BleuChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
RealChoose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Chapeau Bleu5/7
Real2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Chapeau Bleu
- Community sentiment
- Real
- Longevity
- Chapeau Bleu
- Sillage & projection
- Chapeau Bleu
- Value for money
- Real
- 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
Chapeau BleuMarina PicassoRealAlta ModaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 250 votes
Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%
4.00/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 29%Had 25%Want 46%
Category winnerChapeau BleuRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
250 votes
32%Love
46%Like
14%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
28 votes
Category winnerRealMost 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 winnerRealBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
amber84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
floral100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Green NotesBoroniaOsmanthusPeachVioletBergamotFreesiaMandarin Orange
Heart3 to 5 hours
TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineOrchidRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 8 hours
Tolu BalsamCivettaMuskCaramelAmberSandalwoodVanille
Top
TangerineMandarin OrangeJapanese LoquatOsmanthusLitchiCassis
Heart
Lime (Linden) BlossomMagnoliaFreesiaBoroniaRice BasmatiJasmineRose
Base
MuskWhite IrisSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesBoronia, Osmanthus, Freesia and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Chapeau Bleu, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring95
Summer69
Fall87
Winter100
Day84
Night100
Spring82
Summer100
Fall36
Winter45
Day100
Night31
Category winnerChapeau BleuMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,540
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews24
Overall rank#20,119
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerChapeau BleuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChapeau 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 →Real by Alta Moda is a Floral fragrance for women. Real was launched during the 2000's. Top notes are Tangerine, Mandarin Orange, Japanese Loquat, Osmanthus, Litchi and Cassis; middle notes are Lime (Linden) Blossom, Magnolia, Freesia, Boronia, Rice Basmati, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Musk, White Iris, Sandalwoo…
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, Chapeau Bleu or Real?
Chapeau Bleu takes 5 of 7 categories. Chapeau Bleu is rated 3.90/5 from 250 votes; Real is rated 4.00/5 from 28 votes. Choose Chapeau Bleu for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Real for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chapeau Bleu or Real?
Chapeau Bleu lasts longest (Chapeau Bleu 78/100, Real 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chapeau Bleu or Real?
Chapeau Bleu projects furthest (Chapeau Bleu 68/100, Real 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chapeau Bleu and Real smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Boronia, Osmanthus, Freesia and Mandarin Orange.
Is Chapeau Bleu or Real better for summer or winter?
For summer, Real is the stronger pick. For winter, Chapeau Bleu is the stronger pick. Chapeau Bleu suits evening wear; Real suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chapeau Bleu and Real?
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. Real has top notes of Tangerine, Mandarin Orange, Japanese Loquat and Osmanthus, heart notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Magnolia, Freesia and Boronia, a base of Musk, White Iris, Sandalwood and Amber.
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