Fragrance comparison

Espada Azul vs Just Bleu

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Espada Azul

Le Chameau

4.258 votes

Rank #56,888 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Just Bleu

Alta Moda

4.605 votes

Rank #36,217 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Just Bleu takes 3 of 3 categories.

Espada Azul
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Just Bleu
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Espada Azul0/3

Just Bleu3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Espada AzulLe Chameau

Just BleuAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityJust Bleu

SillageJust Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitPeppermintOrangePink PepperNutmegCitrusLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

GingerJasmineCedarwoodVetiver

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodPatchouliFrankincenseLabdanum

Top

GrapefruitPink PepperLemonCitrusesMint

Heart

GingerJasmineVetiverCedar

Base

IncensePatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumNutmeg

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg and Lemon. Durations are only published for Espada Azul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall78

Winter44

Day100

Night78

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJust BleuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Espada Azul by Le Chameau is a fresh woody spicy fragrance built for daily wear. It opens with an energetic rush of tart grapefruit, sharp lemon, sweet orange, and brisk peppermint, sharpened by pink pepper and a sprinkle of nutmeg. That brisk citrus profile quickly gains spine as cedarwood, earthy vetiver, warm ginge…

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Just Bleu by Alta Moda is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. Top notes are Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Lemon, Citruses and Mint; middle notes are Ginger, Jasmine, Vetiver and Cedar; base notes are Incense, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Nutmeg.

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, Espada Azul or Just Bleu?

Just Bleu takes 3 of 3 categories. Espada Azul is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Just Bleu is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Espada Azul for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Just Bleu for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Espada Azul or Just Bleu?

Just Bleu lasts longest (Just Bleu 68/100, Espada Azul 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Espada Azul or Just Bleu?

Just Bleu projects furthest (Just Bleu 58/100, Espada Azul 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Espada Azul and Just Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg and Lemon.

Is Espada Azul or Just Bleu better for summer or winter?

Espada Azul suits daytime wear; Just Bleu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Espada Azul and Just Bleu?

Espada Azul has top notes of Grapefruit, Peppermint, Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine, Cedarwood and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Frankincense and Labdanum. Just Bleu has top notes of Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Citruses, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine, Vetiver and Cedar, a base of Incense, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Labdanum.