Fragrance comparison

Idylle Eau de toilette vs Serene Blue

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,686 ratings analysed

3 wins

Idylle Eau de toilette

Guerlain · 2010

3.971,667 votes

Rank #6,449 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Serene Blue

Oriflame

4.6319 votes

Rank #28,384 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Idylle Eau de toilette takes 3 of 5 categories.

Idylle Eau de toilette
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Serene Blue
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Idylle Eau de toilette3/5

Serene Blue2/5

Ratings & consensus: Serene Blue
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Idylle Eau de toilette
Sillage & projection: Idylle Eau de toilette
Value for money: Serene Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Idylle Eau de toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Idylle Eau de toiletteGuerlain

Serene BlueOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 1,667 votes

Have 52%Had 31%Want 17%

4.63/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 22%Had 42%Want 36%

Category winnerSerene BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

1,667 votes

63%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityIdylle Eau de toilette

SillageIdylle Eau de toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value85

Category winnerSerene BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh86%

white floral72%

rose58%

green44%

musky30%

floral100%

citrus90%

musky80%

powdery70%

fresh spicy60%

aromatic50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyLilacMuskPeonyJasmineRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotPeonyWatermelon

Heart

FreesiaLilacLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Lilac, Musk and Peony. Durations are only published for Idylle Eau de toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer51

Fall43

Winter24

Day100

Night25

Spring88

Summer100

Fall25

Winter13

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,449

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched2010

Reviews76

Overall rank#28,384

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerIdylle Eau de toiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Idylle Eau de toilette by Guerlain presents a fresh, dewy interpretation of classic floral perfumery. The fragrance opens with a crisp burst of lily of the valley and blooming rose, accented by lively green nuances. As the scent settles on skin, soft peony, powdery lilac, and clean jasmine fill out the bouquet, creati…

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Serene Blue by Oriflame is a fresh floral aquatic with a fruity lift, remembered by reviewers for its clean, bright feel. Watermelon and bergamot give the opening a crisp, juicy start, while peony, freesia, lilac and lily-of-the-valley keep it soft and feminine. The dry-down stays light with musk, sandalwood and cedar…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Idylle Eau de toilette or Serene Blue?

Idylle Eau de toilette takes 3 of 5 categories. Idylle Eau de toilette is rated 3.97/5 from 1,667 votes; Serene Blue is rated 4.63/5 from 19 votes. Choose Idylle Eau de toilette for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Serene Blue for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Idylle Eau de toilette or Serene Blue?

Idylle Eau de toilette lasts longest (Idylle Eau de toilette 61/100, Serene Blue 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Idylle Eau de toilette or Serene Blue?

Idylle Eau de toilette projects furthest (Idylle Eau de toilette 58/100, Serene Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Idylle Eau de toilette and Serene Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and musky accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac, Musk and Peony.

Is Idylle Eau de toilette or Serene Blue better for summer or winter?

Idylle Eau de toilette suits daytime wear; Serene Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Idylle Eau de toilette and Serene Blue?

Idylle Eau de toilette features Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac, Musk, Peony and Jasmine. Serene Blue has top notes of Bergamot, Peony and Watermelon, heart notes of Freesia, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.