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Citrus Ginger vs Bleu de Chanel

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

Updated 19,977 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu de Chanel takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • Citrus Ginger

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Bleu de Chanel

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citrus Ginger3/8
Bleu de Chanel5/8
Ratings & consensus
Bleu de Chanel
Community sentiment
Citrus Ginger
Longevity
Bleu de Chanel
Sillage & projection
Bleu de Chanel
Value for money
Citrus Ginger
Versatility
Citrus Ginger
Note pyramid (duration)
Bleu de Chanel
Fragranxe ranking
Bleu de Chanel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Citrus GingerDossier
Bleu de ChanelChanel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.29/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 75%Had 12%Want 13%
4.18/ 5 · 19,939 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerBleu de ChanelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
47%Love
37%Like
13%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

38 votes

47%Love
36%Like
6%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

19,939 votes

Category winnerCitrus GingerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityBleu de Chanel

SillageBleu de Chanel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value39
Category winnerCitrus GingerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
smoky61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
GingerPeppermintLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
Pink PepperVetiverNutmeg
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodCedarwoodIncense
Top20-30 mins
GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper
Heart2-3 hrs
GingerNutmegJasmineIso E Super
Base6-8 hrs
IncenseVetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWhite Musk
Category winnerBleu de ChanelLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer87
Fall83
Winter57
Day100
Night65
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day100
Night87
Category winnerCitrus GingerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men90
Unisex10
Women0
Men93
Unisex6
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,830

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched2010

Reviews0

Category winnerBleu de ChanelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus Ginger by Dossier is a crisp, energizing citrus aromatic cologne designed for reliable daytime office wear and casual weekends. The fragrance opens with a zesty splash of fresh lemon and spicy ginger, immediately cooled by a refreshing touch of peppermint. As the bright opening softens, an aromatic heart of ear…

Reviews →

Bleu de Chanel starts with an unmistakable punch. Tart grapefruit and frozen mint jump off the sprayer right away. You get about three minutes of sharp alcohol sting before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh ginger and pink pepper follow quickly, adding a sharp, fizzy bite that feels brisk rather than sweet. As the…

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, Citrus Ginger or Bleu de Chanel?

Bleu de Chanel takes 5 of 8 categories. Citrus Ginger is rated 4.29/5 from 38 votes; Bleu de Chanel is rated 4.18/5 from 19,939 votes. Choose Citrus Ginger for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bleu de Chanel for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Ginger or Bleu de Chanel?

Bleu de Chanel lasts longest (Bleu de Chanel 67/100, Citrus Ginger 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Ginger or Bleu de Chanel?

Bleu de Chanel projects furthest (Bleu de Chanel 56/100, Citrus Ginger 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Ginger and Bleu de Chanel smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Ginger, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Citrus Ginger or Bleu de Chanel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citrus Ginger is the stronger pick. For winter, Bleu de Chanel is the stronger pick. Citrus Ginger suits daytime wear; Bleu de Chanel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Ginger and Bleu de Chanel?

Citrus Ginger has top notes of Ginger, Peppermint and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Incense. Bleu de Chanel has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Iso E Super, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood.

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