Just Bleu vs Bleu de Chanel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
70%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Just Bleu takes 2 of 3 categories.
Just BleuChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Bleu de ChanelChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Just Bleu2/3
Bleu de Chanel1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Just Bleu
- Sillage & projection
- Just Bleu
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bleu de Chanel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Just BleuAlta ModaBleu de ChanelChanelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
4.18/ 5 · 19,939 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
47%Love
36%Like
6%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
19,939 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJust Bleu
SillageJust Bleu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
smoky77%
balsamic69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
smoky61%
Scent match70%Closely related · both citrus, amber and smoky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitPink PepperLemonCitrusesMint
Heart
GingerJasmineVetiverCedar
Base
IncensePatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumNutmeg
Top20-30 mins
GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper
Heart2-3 hrs
GingerNutmegJasmineIso E Super
Base6-8 hrs
IncenseVetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Mint. Durations are only published for Bleu de Chanel, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day100
Night87
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,348
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#27,855
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched2010
Reviews0
Category winnerBleu de ChanelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJust Bleu by Alta Moda is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. Top notes are Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Lemon, Citruses and Mint; middle notes are Ginger, Jasmine, Vetiver and Cedar; base notes are Incense, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Nutmeg.
Reviews →Bleu de Chanel starts with an unmistakable punch. Tart grapefruit and frozen mint jump off the sprayer right away. You get about three minutes of sharp alcohol sting before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh ginger and pink pepper follow quickly, adding a sharp, fizzy bite that feels brisk rather than sweet. As the…
Reviews →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, Just Bleu or Bleu de Chanel?
Just Bleu takes 2 of 3 categories. Just Bleu is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Bleu de Chanel is rated 4.18/5 from 19,939 votes. Choose Just Bleu for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Bleu de Chanel for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Just Bleu or Bleu de Chanel?
They last about the same: Just Bleu 68/100, Bleu de Chanel 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Just Bleu or Bleu de Chanel?
Projection is very close: Just Bleu 58/100, Bleu de Chanel 56/100 for sillage.
Do Just Bleu and Bleu de Chanel smell similar?
Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Mint.
Is Just Bleu or Bleu de Chanel better for summer or winter?
Just Bleu suits day or night wear; Bleu de Chanel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Just Bleu and Bleu de Chanel?
Just Bleu has top notes of Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Citruses, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine, Vetiver and Cedar, a base of Incense, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Labdanum. Bleu de Chanel has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Iso E Super, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood.
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