Fragrance comparison

Imari Blossom vs Blue Orchid

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 544 ratings analysed

4 wins

Imari Blossom

Avon

3.7990 votes

Rank #31,940 IrisWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Blue Orchid

Lanvin

3.61454 votes

Rank #10,507 PowderyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imari Blossom takes 4 of 7 categories.

Imari Blossom
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Blue Orchid
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Imari Blossom4/7

Blue Orchid3/7

Ratings & consensus: Imari Blossom
Community sentiment: Blue Orchid
Longevity: Imari Blossom
Sillage & projection: Imari Blossom
Value for money: Imari Blossom
Versatility: Blue Orchid
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Orchid

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imari BlossomAvon

Blue OrchidLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 44%Had 27%Want 29%

3.61/ 5 · 454 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerImari BlossomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

90 votes

19%Love

51%Like

19%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

440 votes

Category winnerBlue OrchidMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityImari Blossom

SillageImari Blossom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value65

Category winnerImari BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

woody90%

fruity80%

powdery70%

fresh60%

violet50%

powdery100%

iris92%

musky84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both iris, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Apple

Heart

Iris

Base

Woody Notes

Top

AppleLemon

Heart

IrisOrchid

Base

MuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesApple and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer34

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlue OrchidMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex10

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,507

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerBlue OrchidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon released Imari Blossom in 2013 as a fresh floral fruity flanker to the original 1985 fragrance. The scent opens with a sharp burst of crisp red apple that settles into a soft heart of powdery iris. Smooth woody notes support the base, keeping the fruitiness grounded rather than sugary. It wears light on skin, mak…

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Blue Orchid by Lanvin offers a clean, citrusy floral experience centered on a soft iris and musk base. It feels like a crisp, morning shower in a bottle, perfect for warm spring days or office wear. The scent remains intimate and unobtrusive, making it a reliable, easy-reach choice for those who prefer subtle, everyda…

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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, Imari Blossom or Blue Orchid?

Imari Blossom takes 4 of 7 categories. Imari Blossom is rated 3.79/5 from 90 votes; Blue Orchid is rated 3.61/5 from 454 votes. Choose Imari Blossom for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Blue Orchid for a powdery and iris character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Imari Blossom or Blue Orchid?

Imari Blossom lasts longest (Imari Blossom 59/100, Blue Orchid 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imari Blossom or Blue Orchid?

Imari Blossom projects furthest (Imari Blossom 59/100, Blue Orchid 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imari Blossom and Blue Orchid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Apple and Iris.

Is Imari Blossom or Blue Orchid better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blue Orchid is the stronger pick. For winter, Imari Blossom is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imari Blossom and Blue Orchid?

Imari Blossom has top notes of Apple, heart notes of Iris, a base of Woody Notes. Blue Orchid has top notes of Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Iris and Orchid, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean.