Fragrance comparison

Elegance vs Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Elegance

Ana Hickmann

4.1039 votes

Rank #31,695 White FloralRose

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37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum

The Gate Fragrances Paris

4.569 votes

Rank #30,753 CitrusSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elegance
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elegance1/4

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum
Value for money: Elegance
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EleganceAna Hickmann

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de ParfumThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 1%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityLe Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum

SillageLe Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value33

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

floral61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonPineappleCassisGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleLime

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineMimosaViolet

Base

VanillaMuskCedarHoneyAmberVetiver

Top

GrapefruitPineappleBergamotGingerDavanaApple

Heart

MagnoliaRose

Base

TonkaCaramelVetiverMuskAmberVanillaPatchouliBalsamic Notes

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Apple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer100

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men22

Unisex33

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,753

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLe Grand Bleu Extrait de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elegance by Ana Hickmann is a bright, fruit-forward floral composition built for daytime wear. Opening with a vivid blast of pineapple and melon, it quickly transitions into a bouquet of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down introduces a soft sweetness through honey and vanilla, making it a reliable choice for …

Reviews →

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum opens with a sharp, refreshing splash of tart grapefruit, juicy pineapple, and zesty ginger. The top fruit notes feel remarkably crisp and energetic on skin, balanced by bitter bergamot and herbal davana. As the initial citrus sparkle eases after thirty minutes, magnolia and subtle rose…

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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, Elegance or Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum?

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Elegance is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes; Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Elegance for a white floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elegance or Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum?

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum 74/100, Elegance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elegance or Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum?

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum 58/100, Elegance 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elegance and Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Apple.

Is Elegance or Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Elegance suits daytime wear; Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elegance and Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum?

Elegance has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Cassis and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Cedar and Honey. Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia and Rose, a base of Tonka, Caramel, Vetiver and Musk.