Fragrance comparison

Citrus Coast vs Bleu Memoire

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Citrus Coast

House of Noya

4.4613 votes

Rank #40,781 CitrusSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bleu Memoire

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7667 votes

Rank #24,026 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu Memoire takes 3 of 5 categories.

Citrus Coast
Choose it for a citrus and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bleu Memoire
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Citrus Coast2/5

Bleu Memoire3/5

Ratings & consensus: Citrus Coast
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Citrus Coast
Sillage & projection: Bleu Memoire
Value for money: Bleu Memoire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bleu Memoire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus CoastHouse of Noya

Bleu MemoireAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 17%Had 1%Want 81%

3.76/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 55%Had 19%Want 26%

Category winnerCitrus CoastRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

29%Love

45%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCitrus Coast

SillageBleu Memoire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBleu MemoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

soft spicy83%

amber65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

woody100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LemonPink PepperGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

juniper berry

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanAmberwoodPatchouli

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMintLemonAldehydesCorianderPink Pepper

Heart

MelonJasmineGingerNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodIncenseCedarPatchouliAmberwoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLemon, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Amberwood. Durations are only published for Citrus Coast, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall45

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer100

Fall87

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex64

Women9

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 18%Party 11%

Men84

Unisex11

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,781

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,026

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBleu MemoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus Coast opens with an unmistakable flash of tart Italian lemon and bitter pink grapefruit. It smells crisp. The citrus punch lasts about twenty minutes before Balkan juniper berry introduces a dry, aromatic snap reminiscent of a cold gin on a sunlit balcony. As the sharp edges soften, amberwood and creamy tonka b…

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Bleu Memoire is a fresh woody aromatic built around bright citrus, mint and pepper over a smooth amber, cedar and sandalwood base. It opens crisp and energetic, then settles into a clean, slightly spicy dry-down that feels polished rather than loud. It looks best for warm weather, daily wear and office use, especially…

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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, Citrus Coast or Bleu Memoire?

Bleu Memoire takes 3 of 5 categories. Citrus Coast is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes; Bleu Memoire is rated 3.76/5 from 67 votes. Choose Citrus Coast for a citrus and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bleu Memoire for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Coast or Bleu Memoire?

Citrus Coast lasts longest (Citrus Coast 68/100, Bleu Memoire 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Coast or Bleu Memoire?

Bleu Memoire projects furthest (Bleu Memoire 58/100, Citrus Coast 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Coast and Bleu Memoire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Amberwood.

Is Citrus Coast or Bleu Memoire better for summer or winter?

Citrus Coast suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Coast and Bleu Memoire?

Citrus Coast has top notes of Lemon, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of juniper berry, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Patchouli. Bleu Memoire has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Melon, Jasmine, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Incense and Cedar.