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Cologne 352 vs Tellement Bleu

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

Updated 626 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tellement Bleu takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Cologne 352

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Tellement Bleu

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cologne 3522/7
Tellement Bleu5/7
Ratings & consensus
Cologne 352
Community sentiment
Tellement Bleu
Longevity
Tellement Bleu
Sillage & projection
Tellement Bleu
Value for money
Tellement Bleu
Versatility
Tellement Bleu
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cologne 352

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cologne 352Ex Nihilo
Tellement BleuAlex Simone
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.91/ 5 · 518 votes
Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%
3.78/ 5 · 108 votes
Have 49%Had 19%Want 33%
Category winnerCologne 352Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
43%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

518 votes

28%Love
51%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerTellement BleuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityTellement Bleu

SillageTellement Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value30
¤ Price value36
Category winnerTellement BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
fresh69%
musky61%
aromatic100%
woody86%
fresh spicy72%
citrus58%
warm spicy44%
white floral30%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Juniper BerriesItalian Lemon
Heart2-3 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomRose
Base5-7 hrs
White MuskWhite Cedar ExtractGuaiac Wood
Top
Orange BlossomJuniper BerriesBergamot
Heart
CardamomCorianderBlack Pepper
Base
Guaiac WoodCedarPatchouli
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Orange Blossom and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Cologne 352, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring88
Summer100
Fall23
Winter12
Day100
Night15
Spring100
Summer82
Fall59
Winter29
Day100
Night26
Category winnerTellement BleuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men15
Unisex64
Women21
Men50
Unisex46
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,332

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#16,889

PerfumerJean Denis Saisse

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerCologne 352Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cologne 352 by Ex Nihilo is an ultra-fresh, sparkling citrus woody fragrance that captures the sensation of wearing a crisp white linen shirt on a warm morning. It opens with an invigorating splash of zesty Italian lemon and chilled juniper berries, delivering a brisk, gin-like snap that immediately clears the head. A…

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Tellement Bleu is a fresh, aromatic woody scent with a crisp juniper and bergamot opening, softened by orange blossom. It moves into a peppery, cardamom-spiced heart, then dries down clean and dry with guaiac wood, cedar, and a light patchouli earthiness. It suits daytime wear, especially in mild to warm weather, and…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cologne 352 or Tellement Bleu?

Tellement Bleu takes 5 of 7 categories. Cologne 352 is rated 3.91/5 from 518 votes; Tellement Bleu is rated 3.78/5 from 108 votes. Choose Cologne 352 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tellement Bleu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cologne 352 or Tellement Bleu?

They last about the same: Tellement Bleu 65/100, Cologne 352 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cologne 352 or Tellement Bleu?

Projection is very close: Tellement Bleu 57/100, Cologne 352 55/100 for sillage.

Do Cologne 352 and Tellement Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Orange Blossom and Guaiac Wood.

Is Cologne 352 or Tellement Bleu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cologne 352 is the stronger pick. For winter, Tellement Bleu is the stronger pick. Cologne 352 suits daytime wear; Tellement Bleu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cologne 352 and Tellement Bleu?

Cologne 352 has top notes of Juniper Berries and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of White Musk, White Cedar Extract and Guaiac Wood. Tellement Bleu has top notes of Orange Blossom, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Coriander and Black Pepper, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Patchouli.

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