Expression vs Imagine Bleu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Expression takes 4 of 4 categories.
ExpressionChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Imagine BleuChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Expression4/4
Imagine Bleu0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Expression
- Sillage & projection
- Expression
- Value for money
- Expression
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Expression
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ExpressionÉsikaImagine BleuJean Louis VermeilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.52/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 49%Had 30%Want 21%
3.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 7%Had 14%Want 79%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
43%Like
14%Ok
23%Dislike
2%Hate
44 votes
25%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
25%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExpression
SillageExpression
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExpressionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
yellow floral84%
aldehydic77%
sweet69%
fresh61%
fruity100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
patchouli69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotAldehydesPeachApple
Heart
Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasmineOrange BlossomMimosa
Base
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Top
PeachThymeBlack CurrantRaspberryLemonPineappleGrapefruitApple
Heart
HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationRoseYlang-YlangLilyOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliAmberOakmossSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesPeach, Apple, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer40
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night53
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
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#40,174
PerfumerAntonio Amador
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#71,044
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerExpressionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotExpression by Ésika is a bright, clean floral perfume that pairs crisp orchard fruits with a classic bouquet of white and yellow flowers. It opens with an energizing splash of sparkling aldehydes, tart bergamot, crunchy green apple, and juicy peach, instantly creating a fresh, sunlit mood. As it warms on the skin, cre…
Reviews →Jean Louis Vermeil Imagine Bleu from 1989 is a complex vintage floral fruity blend. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of citrus and raspberry before settling into a dense heart of carnation and jasmine. Warm sandalwood and earthy oakmoss ground the base, making it ideal for brisk spring days when you want a nosta…
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, Expression or Imagine Bleu?
Expression takes 4 of 4 categories. Expression is rated 3.52/5 from 44 votes; Imagine Bleu is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Expression for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Imagine Bleu for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Expression or Imagine Bleu?
Expression lasts longest (Expression 66/100, Imagine Bleu 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Expression or Imagine Bleu?
Expression projects furthest (Expression 61/100, Imagine Bleu 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Expression and Imagine Bleu smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Apple, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.
Is Expression or Imagine Bleu better for summer or winter?
Expression suits daytime wear; Imagine Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Expression and Imagine Bleu?
Expression has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Peach and Apple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Imagine Bleu has top notes of Peach, Thyme, Black Currant and Raspberry, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Carnation and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.
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