Fragrance comparison

Chic In Black vs Imagine Bleu

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Chic In Black

PanVel

3.254 votes

Rank #62,839 VanillaFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Imagine Bleu

Jean Louis Vermeil

3.004 votes

Rank #63,076 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Chic In Black
Choose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Imagine Bleu
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Chic In Black1/3

Imagine Bleu1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Imagine Bleu
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chic In Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chic In BlackPanVel

Imagine BleuJean Louis Vermeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 23%Want 62%

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

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageImagine Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value13

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

fruity90%

white floral80%

sweet70%

powdery60%

amber50%

fruity100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineHoneysuckle

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaRed AmberSandalowood

Top

PeachThymeBlack CurrantRaspberryLemonPineappleGrapefruitApple

Heart

HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationRoseYlang-YlangLilyOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliAmberOakmossSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Honeysuckle. Durations are only published for Chic In Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 34%Date 28%Work 24%Party 13%

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChic In BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chic In Black by PanVel opens with an immediate flash of tangy grapefruit paired with sweet, ripe raspberry. As the initial citrus crispness settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of lush jasmine petals and sweet honeysuckle nectar. The base anchors the composition with warm vanilla pods, resinous red amber, and s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chic In Black or Imagine Bleu?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Chic In Black is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; Imagine Bleu is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Chic In Black for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Imagine Bleu for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chic In Black or Imagine Bleu?

They last about the same: Chic In Black 40/100, Imagine Bleu 40/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chic In Black or Imagine Bleu?

Imagine Bleu projects furthest (Imagine Bleu 38/100, Chic In Black 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chic In Black and Imagine Bleu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Honeysuckle.

Is Chic In Black or Imagine Bleu better for summer or winter?

Chic In Black suits evening wear; Imagine Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic In Black and Imagine Bleu?

Chic In Black has top notes of Raspberry and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Honeysuckle, a base of Vanilla, Red Amber and Sandalowood. 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.