Dusk vs Bleu de Chanel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
91%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bleu de Chanel takes 4 of 5 categories.
DuskChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Bleu de ChanelChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dusk1/5
Bleu de Chanel4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Bleu de Chanel
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bleu de Chanel
- Sillage & projection
- Bleu de Chanel
- Value for money
- Dusk
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bleu de Chanel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DuskOakchaBleu de ChanelChanelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.36/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 74%Had 5%Want 21%
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 hate18%Love
18%Like
45%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
47%Love
36%Like
6%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
19,939 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBleu de Chanel
SillageBleu de Chanel
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDuskBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
musky84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
smoky61%
Scent match91%Very similar · both woody, citrus and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperMintGrapefruitLemon
Heart
Iso E SuperGingerJasmineNutmeg
Base
IncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliVetiverCedarLabdanum
Top20-30 mins
GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper
Heart2-3 hrs
GingerNutmegJasmineIso E Super
Base6-8 hrs
IncenseVetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Mint, Grapefruit and Lemon. Durations are only published for Bleu de Chanel, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer17
Fall83
Winter67
Day57
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day100
Night87
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,374
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,855
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched2010
Reviews0
Category winnerBleu de ChanelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOakcha Dusk opens with an energetic burst of tart grapefruit, bright lemon, and crisp cooling mint, sharpened by a pinch of pink pepper. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent shifts into a smooth blend of spicy ginger, clean jasmine, and cedarwood wrapped in warm incense. It brings the familiar feel of a fr…
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, Dusk or Bleu de Chanel?
Bleu de Chanel takes 4 of 5 categories. Dusk is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes; Bleu de Chanel is rated 4.18/5 from 19,939 votes. Choose Dusk for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening 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, Dusk or Bleu de Chanel?
Bleu de Chanel lasts longest (Bleu de Chanel 67/100, Dusk 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dusk or Bleu de Chanel?
Bleu de Chanel projects furthest (Bleu de Chanel 56/100, Dusk 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dusk and Bleu de Chanel smell similar?
Very similar: a 91% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mint, Grapefruit and Lemon.
Is Dusk or Bleu de Chanel better for summer or winter?
Dusk suits evening wear; Bleu de Chanel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dusk and Bleu de Chanel?
Dusk has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mint, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Ginger, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, White Musk and Patchouli. 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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