Fragrance comparison

Gourmand vs Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gourmand

Deraah Private

3.888 votes

Rank #55,036 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum

The Gate Fragrances Paris

4.569 votes

Rank #31,736 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gourmand takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gourmand
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gourmand3/4

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gourmand
Sillage & projection: Gourmand
Value for money: Gourmand
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

GourmandDeraah Private

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de ParfumThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 28%Had 17%Want 56%

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

50%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityGourmand

SillageGourmand

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value33

Category winnerGourmandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

caramel61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotAppleOlibanumOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Cedarelemi

Base6-10 hrs

VetiverPatchouliCaramel

Top

GrapefruitPineappleBergamotGingerDavanaApple

Heart

MagnoliaRose

Base

TonkaCaramelVetiverMuskAmberVanillaPatchouliBalsamic Notes

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Apple and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Gourmand, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Date 30%Work 26%Casual 24%Party 20%

Men22

Unisex33

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,036

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris, Pierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,736

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLe Grand Bleu Extrait de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deraah Private Gourmand does not smell like a typical dessert bakery. Instead, it hits the skin with a vibrant clash of bitter grapefruit, tart green apple, and crisp bergamot that cuts through the initial alcohol lift in minutes. As the citrus settles, dry cedar and resinous elemi create a sturdy backbone that keeps …

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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, Gourmand or Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum?

Gourmand takes 3 of 4 categories. Gourmand is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes; Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Gourmand for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Gourmand lasts longest (Gourmand 80/100, Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum 74/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Gourmand projects furthest (Gourmand 86/100, Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Apple and Vetiver.

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

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

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

Gourmand has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Apple and Olibanum, heart notes of Cedar and elemi, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Caramel. 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.