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Imagine Bleu vs Voilà

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

Updated 7 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Voilà takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Imagine Bleu

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Voilà

    Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.

Imagine Bleu1/3
Voilà2/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Voilà
Sillage & projection
Imagine Bleu
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Voilà

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Imagine BleuJean Louis Vermeil
VoilàMarc de la Morandiere
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 7%Had 14%Want 79%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 20%Had 15%Want 65%
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

33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate50
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage33
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityVoilà

SillageImagine Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value13
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
patchouli69%
warm spicy61%
fruity100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
white floral77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity and white floral

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
Top15-30 mins
RaspberryPeachBergamotGrapefruitItalian LemonApple
Heart2-3 hrs
Orange BlossomJasmineWhite WoodsVioletPatchouli
Base4-6 hrs
VanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesPeach, Raspberry, Lemon and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Voilà, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night32
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex0
Women67
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 40%Work 31%Date 17%Party 12%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVoilàHigher 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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Voilà by Marc de la Morandiere opens with a lively splash of tart raspberry, crisp Italian lemon, and sun-ripened peach. You get a quick two-minute alcohol lift right after spraying. Then the fruits settle into a cheerful, breezy haze. It smells bright and carefree. The heart introduces gentle orange blossom and soft …

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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, Imagine Bleu or Voilà?

Voilà takes 2 of 3 categories. Imagine Bleu is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Voilà is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Imagine Bleu for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Voilà for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Imagine Bleu or Voilà?

Voilà lasts longest (Voilà 47/100, Imagine Bleu 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imagine Bleu or Voilà?

Imagine Bleu projects furthest (Imagine Bleu 38/100, Voilà 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imagine Bleu and Voilà smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Raspberry, Lemon and Grapefruit.

Is Imagine Bleu or Voilà better for summer or winter?

Imagine Bleu suits evening wear; Voilà suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imagine Bleu and Voilà?

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. Voilà has top notes of Raspberry, Peach, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, White Woods and Violet, a base of Vanilla and Musk.

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