Fragrance comparison

Kardigan Bleu vs Ömer

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

Kardigan Bleu

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #36,909 WoodyFloral

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Ömer

Maiora Parfum

3.5449 votes

Rank #13,496 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 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.
Ömer
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Kardigan Bleu2/4

Ömer2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kardigan BleuL'Orientale Fragrances

ÖmerMaiora Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%

3.54/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 66%

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

47%Love

24%Like

18%Ok

3%Dislike

9%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityÖmer

SillageKardigan Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value62

Category winnerKardigan BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

wine84%

fresh spicy77%

smoky69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy 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

Top

Black PepperRed WinePeachMineral notesTangerine

Heart

ClovesTurkish RoseIrisCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMagnolia

Base

SmokeCedarTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Cloves, 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

Spring56

Summer17

Fall89

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men33

Unisex57

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#13,496

PerfumerAntonio Gigli

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerÖmerHigher 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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Ömer by Maiora Parfum is a bold unisex composition featuring a complex interplay of black pepper, red wine, and smoky resins. Launched in 2023, this oriental floral creation offers a dense, woody experience suited for cooler weather. It demands an adventurous wearer who appreciates intense, narrative-driven perfumery …

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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 Ömer?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kardigan Bleu is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Ömer is rated 3.54/5 from 49 votes. Choose Kardigan Bleu for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ömer for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kardigan Bleu or Ömer?

Ömer lasts longest (Ömer 82/100, Kardigan Bleu 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kardigan Bleu or Ömer?

Kardigan Bleu projects furthest (Kardigan Bleu 88/100, Ömer 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kardigan Bleu and Ömer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Cloves, Rose and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Kardigan Bleu or Ömer better for summer or winter?

Kardigan Bleu suits evening wear; Ömer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kardigan Bleu and Ömer?

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. Ömer has top notes of Black Pepper, Red Wine, Peach and Mineral notes, heart notes of Cloves, Turkish Rose, Iris and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Smoke, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.