Fragrance comparison

Kardigan vs Just Bleu

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #40,925 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Just Bleu

Alta Moda

4.605 votes

Rank #33,205 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Just Bleu takes 2 of 3 categories.

Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Just Bleu
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Kardigan1/3

Just Bleu2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

Just BleuAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityKardigan

SillageJust Bleu

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%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

Top

GrapefruitPink PepperLemonCitrusesMint

Heart

GingerJasmineVetiverCedar

Base

IncensePatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumNutmeg

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mint. Durations are only published for Kardigan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night73

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 35%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 15%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJust BleuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…

Reviews →

Just 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 →

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 or Just Bleu?

Just Bleu takes 2 of 3 categories. Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Just Bleu is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Just Bleu for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kardigan or Just Bleu?

Kardigan lasts longest (Kardigan 80/100, Just Bleu 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kardigan or Just Bleu?

Just Bleu projects furthest (Just Bleu 58/100, Kardigan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kardigan and Just Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mint.

Is Kardigan or Just Bleu better for summer or winter?

Kardigan suits daytime wear; Just Bleu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kardigan and Just Bleu?

Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan and Incense. 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.