Fragrance comparison

Coup de Foudre vs Bleu Azur

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

3 wins

Coup de Foudre

Parfums DelRae

4.0966 votes

Rank #17,993 CitrusRose

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66%scent match

Closely related

Bleu Azur

Nicole Farhi

3.758 votes

Rank #22,739 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coup de Foudre takes 3 of 3 categories.

Coup de Foudre
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bleu Azur
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Coup de Foudre3/3

Bleu Azur0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coup de FoudreParfums DelRae

Bleu AzurNicole Farhi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 26%Had 17%Want 57%

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 12%Had 12%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

13%Love

63%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCoup de Foudre

SillageCoup de Foudre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose86%

floral72%

aromatic58%

fresh spicy44%

fresh30%

floral100%

citrus92%

rose84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitAmalfi LemonPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePeonyBourbon GeraniumMagnoliaJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

Vetyveroak mossMuskTonka Bean

Top

Amalfi LemonSea waterBlack CurrantGreen NotesGrapefruitBergamotCoriander

Heart

PeonyRoseIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Coup de Foudre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall71

Winter14

Day100

Night21

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 20%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,993

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#22,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCoup de FoudreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coup de Foudre by Parfums DelRae is a crisp, sunlit rose perfume that bypasses powdery antique stereotypes. It opens with a vibrant burst of bitter pink grapefruit, Italian Amalfi lemon, and spicy pink pepper. That initial citrus sparkle quickly yields to a lush heart of Grasse Rose de Mai, purple peony, and tart bour…

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Bleu Azur is a floral woody musk that leans into Mediterranean aquatic themes. It opens with bright Amalfi lemon and sea water, settling into a heart of peony and jasmine. The base features sandalwood and musk, making it a light, fresh choice for warm summer days or casual outings. It is suited for those seeking a cri…

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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, Coup de Foudre or Bleu Azur?

Coup de Foudre takes 3 of 3 categories. Coup de Foudre is rated 4.09/5 from 66 votes; Bleu Azur is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Coup de Foudre for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bleu Azur for a floral and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Coup de Foudre or Bleu Azur?

Coup de Foudre lasts longest (Coup de Foudre 61/100, Bleu Azur 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coup de Foudre or Bleu Azur?

Coup de Foudre projects furthest (Coup de Foudre 71/100, Bleu Azur 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coup de Foudre and Bleu Azur smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and rose accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Coup de Foudre or Bleu Azur better for summer or winter?

Coup de Foudre suits daytime wear; Bleu Azur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coup de Foudre and Bleu Azur?

Coup de Foudre has top notes of Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Bourbon Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Vetyver, oak moss, Musk and Tonka Bean. Bleu Azur has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Sea water, Black Currant and Green Notes, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.