Fragrance comparison

Classic vs Imagine Bleu

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

4 wins

Classic

Marbert

4.119 votes

Rank #39,228 FloralPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Imagine Bleu

Jean Louis Vermeil

3.004 votes

Rank #63,630 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classic takes 4 of 4 categories.

Classic
Choose it for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Imagine Bleu
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Classic4/4

Imagine Bleu0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassicMarbert

Imagine BleuJean Louis Vermeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 32%

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

33%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityClassic

SillageClassic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value13

Category winnerClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

rose69%

green61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both patchouli, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

HyacinthPineappleOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseLilyCarnation

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliVanillaSandalwood

Top

PeachThymeBlack CurrantRaspberryLemonPineappleGrapefruitApple

Heart

HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationRoseYlang-YlangLilyOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliAmberOakmossSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Rose, Lily and Carnation. Durations are only published for Classic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter60

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 37%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#63,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Classic delivers an upbeat, traditional chypre floral structure without demanding an acquired taste. The first spray releases a snappy burst of sharp orange and juicy pineapple, immediately backed by crisp, green hyacinth petals. Within twenty minutes, the initial solvent lift settles into a spicy floral heart…

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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, Classic or Imagine Bleu?

Classic takes 4 of 4 categories. Classic is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Imagine Bleu is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Classic for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Imagine Bleu for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Classic or Imagine Bleu?

Classic lasts longest (Classic 60/100, Imagine Bleu 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classic or Imagine Bleu?

Classic projects furthest (Classic 61/100, Imagine Bleu 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classic and Imagine Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Rose, Lily and Carnation.

Is Classic or Imagine Bleu better for summer or winter?

Classic suits daytime wear; Imagine Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic and Imagine Bleu?

Classic has top notes of Hyacinth, Pineapple and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lily and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.