Fragrance comparison

Kardigan Bleu vs 69 Le Parfum

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Kardigan Bleu

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #36,909 WoodyFloral

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60%scent match

Closely related

69 Le Parfum

Christopher Dicas

4.4445 votes

Rank #7,787 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Kardigan Bleu
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
69 Le Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kardigan Bleu2/5

69 Le Parfum2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 69 Le Parfum
Sillage & projection: Kardigan Bleu
Value for money: Kardigan Bleu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: 69 Le Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kardigan BleuL'Orientale Fragrances

69 Le ParfumChristopher Dicas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%

4.44/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

71%Love

16%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

Longevity69 Le Parfum

SillageKardigan Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value40

Category winnerKardigan BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Indonesian NutmegPink PepperBergamotelemiPear

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaClovesRoseFlax

Base8-12 hrs

Haitian VetiverCashmere WoodSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

VanillaBergamotCinnamonTangerineAmberSunflowerLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Heart3-5 hrs

elemiSuedeSandalwoodClovesCardamomJasmineBay LeafTonka Bean

Base8-12+ hrs

QuinceCashmere WoodOakmossGingerCedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day65

Night100

Spring83

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 34%Party 29%Casual 23%Work 14%

Men6

Unisex59

Women35

Date 38%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#7,787

PerfumerChristopher DiCas

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winner69 Le ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not let the blue bottle fool you. Kardigan Bleu by L'Orientale Fragrances is not an aquatic shower gel scent. Instead, it unleashes a dense, spicy blast of Indonesian nutmeg, pink pepper, and juicy green pear. Within fifteen minutes, a velvety dark rose emerges alongside creamy magnolia and pungent cloves. The wood…

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Christopher Dicas 69 Le Parfum hits the air with a bold punch of sweet cinnamon, dark vanilla, and bitter bergamot. It commands attention immediately. Rather than a light mall cologne, this extrait formulation lays down a dense oil sheen packed with resinous cloves, earthy cedar, and buttery suede. The initial blast f…

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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, Kardigan Bleu or 69 Le Parfum?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Kardigan Bleu is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; 69 Le Parfum is rated 4.44/5 from 45 votes. Choose Kardigan Bleu for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 69 Le Parfum for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kardigan Bleu or 69 Le Parfum?

69 Le Parfum lasts longest (69 Le Parfum 73/100, Kardigan Bleu 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kardigan Bleu or 69 Le Parfum?

Kardigan Bleu projects furthest (Kardigan Bleu 88/100, 69 Le Parfum 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kardigan Bleu and 69 Le Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, elemi, Cloves and Rose.

Is Kardigan Bleu or 69 Le Parfum better for summer or winter?

Kardigan Bleu suits evening wear; 69 Le Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kardigan Bleu and 69 Le Parfum?

Kardigan Bleu has top notes of Indonesian Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Magnolia, Cloves, Rose and Flax, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Amber. 69 Le Parfum has top notes of Vanilla, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Tangerine, heart notes of elemi, Suede, Sandalwood and Cloves, a base of Quince, Cashmere Wood, Oakmoss and Ginger.