Fragrance comparison

Imagine Bleu vs Loverdose Red Kiss

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,236 ratings analysed

Imagine Bleu

Jean Louis Vermeil

3.004 votes

Rank #67,797 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Loverdose Red Kiss

Diesel

4.021,232 votes

Rank #25,165 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Loverdose Red Kiss takes 4 of 4 categories.

Imagine Bleu
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Loverdose Red Kiss
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Imagine Bleu0/4

Loverdose Red Kiss4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imagine BleuJean Louis Vermeil

Loverdose Red KissDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 7%Had 14%Want 79%

4.02/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

36%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,232 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLoverdose Red Kiss

SillageLoverdose Red Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value62

Category winnerLoverdose Red KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

cacao77%

nutty69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachThymeBlack CurrantRaspberryLemonPineappleGrapefruitApple

Heart

HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationRoseYlang-YlangLilyOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliAmberOakmossSandalwoodMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

SugarBlack CurrantAppleBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Cacao PodHazelnutOrange BlossomApricot

Base4 to 6 hours

PatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Loverdose Red Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring45

Summer22

Fall100

Winter93

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Men2

Unisex3

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLoverdose Red KissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Loverdose Red Kiss by Diesel is a rich, sugary gourmand that leans heavily into warm dessert territory. The initial spray delivers a bright burst of black currant, crisp apple, and sparkling bergamot dusted in granulated sugar. As the tart fruit settles, the scent turns into a creamy heart of roasted hazelnut, rich ca…

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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, Imagine Bleu or Loverdose Red Kiss?

Loverdose Red Kiss takes 4 of 4 categories. Imagine Bleu is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Loverdose Red Kiss is rated 4.02/5 from 1,232 votes. Choose Imagine Bleu for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Loverdose Red Kiss for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Imagine Bleu or Loverdose Red Kiss?

Loverdose Red Kiss lasts longest (Loverdose Red Kiss 67/100, Imagine Bleu 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imagine Bleu or Loverdose Red Kiss?

Loverdose Red Kiss projects furthest (Loverdose Red Kiss 63/100, Imagine Bleu 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imagine Bleu and Loverdose Red Kiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Patchouli.

Is Imagine Bleu or Loverdose Red Kiss better for summer or winter?

Imagine Bleu suits evening wear; Loverdose Red Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imagine Bleu and Loverdose Red Kiss?

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. Loverdose Red Kiss has top notes of Sugar, Black Currant, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cacao Pod, Hazelnut, Orange Blossom and Apricot, a base of Patchouli and Amber.