Fragrance comparison

Ciel de Paris vs Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Ciel de Paris

Mémoires D'amour

4.1631 votes

Rank #32,941 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum

The Gate Fragrances Paris

4.569 votes

Rank #30,753 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ciel de Paris
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ciel de Paris1/4

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Ciel de Paris
Value for money: Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ciel de ParisMémoires D'amour

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de ParfumThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 1%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityLe Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum

SillageCiel de Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value33

Category winnerLe Grand Bleu Extrait de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

tuberose84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachKiwiCoconutCardamomBergamotGrapefruitApple

Heart

TuberoseVioletIncenseRoseJasmineLily of the ValleyPink Pepper

Base

CaramelPatchouliMuskVetiverAmberVanillaSandal

Top

GrapefruitPineappleBergamotGingerDavanaApple

Heart

MagnoliaRose

Base

TonkaCaramelVetiverMuskAmberVanillaPatchouliBalsamic Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Apple and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer100

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men22

Unisex33

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,941

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#30,753

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLe Grand Bleu Extrait de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ciel de Paris by Mémoires D'amour opens with a radiant burst of peach, kiwi, and coconut, brightened by bergamot and a warm touch of cardamom. Master perfumer Pierre-Constantin Guéros crafts a rich floral heart where creamy tuberose meets jasmine and powdery violet. Designed for sunny spring afternoons, the scent shif…

Reviews →

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum opens with a sharp, refreshing splash of tart grapefruit, juicy pineapple, and zesty ginger. The top fruit notes feel remarkably crisp and energetic on skin, balanced by bitter bergamot and herbal davana. As the initial citrus sparkle eases after thirty minutes, magnolia and subtle rose…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ciel de Paris or Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum?

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Ciel de Paris is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes; Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Ciel de Paris for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ciel de Paris or Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum?

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum 74/100, Ciel de Paris 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ciel de Paris or Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Ciel de Paris 59/100, Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum 58/100 for sillage.

Do Ciel de Paris and Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Apple and Rose.

Is Ciel de Paris or Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Ciel de Paris suits daytime wear; Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ciel de Paris and Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum?

Ciel de Paris has top notes of Peach, Kiwi, Coconut and Cardamom, heart notes of Tuberose, Violet, Incense and Rose, a base of Caramel, Patchouli, Musk and Vetiver. Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia and Rose, a base of Tonka, Caramel, Vetiver and Musk.