Fragrance comparison

Kardigan Bleu vs Anima Mundi

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Kardigan Bleu

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #36,909 WoodyFloral

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56%scent match

Closely related

Anima Mundi

Acqua di Firenze

1.002 votes

Rank #67,474 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Kardigan Bleu
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Anima Mundi
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity.

Kardigan Bleu1/2

Anima Mundi1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kardigan BleuL'Orientale Fragrances

Anima MundiAcqua di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityAnima Mundi

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both floral, woody and aromatic

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

Top

Pink GrapefruitelemiPink Pepper

Heart

LotusRoseWater LilyPeach BlossomCornflower or Sultan seedsLemon VerbenaBroomSweet Orange

Base

SandalwoodCashmere WoodHaitian VetiverWhite AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, elemi, Rose and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Kardigan Bleu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day65

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#67,474

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKardigan BleuHigher 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…

Reviews →

Anima Mundi by Acqua di Firenze is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Pink Grapefruit, elemi and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Lotus, Rose, Water Lily, Peach Blossom, Cornflower or Sultan seeds, Lemon Verbena, Broom and Sweet Orange; base notes are Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood, Haitian Vetiver…

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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 Anima Mundi?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Kardigan Bleu is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Anima Mundi is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Kardigan Bleu for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Anima Mundi for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity.

Which lasts longer, Kardigan Bleu or Anima Mundi?

Anima Mundi lasts longest (Anima Mundi 70/100, Kardigan Bleu 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kardigan Bleu and Anima Mundi smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, elemi, Rose and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Kardigan Bleu or Anima Mundi better for summer or winter?

Kardigan Bleu suits evening wear; Anima Mundi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kardigan Bleu and Anima Mundi?

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. Anima Mundi has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lotus, Rose, Water Lily and Peach Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood, Haitian Vetiver and White Amber.