Fragrance comparison

D by Diesel vs Eleganzia Bleu

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 495 ratings analysed

3 wins

D by Diesel

Diesel

3.67494 votes

Rank #36,652 LavenderVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Eleganzia Bleu

Risala Elite

3.001 votes

Rank #69,737 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D by Diesel takes 3 of 4 categories.

D by Diesel
Choose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eleganzia Bleu
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

D by Diesel3/4

Eleganzia Bleu1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: D by Diesel
Sillage & projection: D by Diesel
Value for money: Eleganzia Bleu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: D by Diesel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D by DieselDiesel

Eleganzia BleuRisala Elite

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 494 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

39%Like

22%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

494 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityD by Diesel

SillageD by Diesel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value100

Category winnerEleganzia BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fresh spicy, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GingerBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderCotton Flower

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaAmberwood

Top

Lemon ZestBergamotMintGingerSea Salt

Heart

LavenderPineappleVetiverSeaweedGreen NotesGeranium

Base

CedarwoodSandalAmberwoodTonkaOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Lavender and Amberwood. Durations are only published for D by Diesel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall88

Winter49

Day100

Night48

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex25

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,652

PerfumerLouise Turner, Nisrine Bouazzaoui Grillié, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerD by DieselHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

D by Diesel brings a relaxed, contemporary approach to the aromatic fragrance family. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh ginger and crisp bergamot, giving it an energizing kick straight from the nozzle. As the initial brightness settles, clean lavender combines with a soft cotton flower note that recalls fres…

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Eleganzia Bleu opens with bright citrus, mint and a salty marine edge, then settles into an aromatic heart of lavender, green notes and a touch of pineapple. The base looks woody and softly ambery, with tonka and oakmoss adding a smoother finish. On paper, it reads like a fresh modern blue-style scent for warm weather…

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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, D by Diesel or Eleganzia Bleu?

D by Diesel takes 3 of 4 categories. D by Diesel is rated 3.67/5 from 494 votes; Eleganzia Bleu is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose D by Diesel for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eleganzia Bleu for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D by Diesel or Eleganzia Bleu?

D by Diesel lasts longest (D by Diesel 63/100, Eleganzia Bleu 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D by Diesel or Eleganzia Bleu?

D by Diesel projects furthest (D by Diesel 51/100, Eleganzia Bleu 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D by Diesel and Eleganzia Bleu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Lavender and Amberwood.

Is D by Diesel or Eleganzia Bleu better for summer or winter?

D by Diesel suits daytime wear; Eleganzia Bleu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D by Diesel and Eleganzia Bleu?

D by Diesel has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Cotton Flower, a base of Vanilla and Amberwood. Eleganzia Bleu has top notes of Lemon Zest, Bergamot, Mint and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Pineapple, Vetiver and Seaweed, a base of Cedarwood, Sandal, Amberwood and Tonka.