Fragrance comparison

L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme vs Akragas

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 3,634 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme

Issey Miyake

4.203,609 votes

Rank #22,947 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Akragas

Ciatu - Soul of Sicily

3.5225 votes

Rank #55,000 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Akragas
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme4/7

Akragas3/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme
Community sentiment: L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme
Longevity: Akragas
Sillage & projection: Akragas
Value for money: L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme
Versatility: Akragas
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour HommeIssey Miyake

AkragasCiatu - Soul of Sicily

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 3,609 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.52/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

Category winnerL'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

3,609 votes

28%Love

28%Like

24%Ok

8%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerL'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAkragas

SillageAkragas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value63

Category winnerL'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

amber48%

herbal30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemaryLimeMandarin OrangeOrangewoodLemongrass

Heart

CypressJuniper BerriesGingerLavenderPink PepperStar AniseMay RoseNasturtium

Base

Atlas CedarPatchouliOakmossSandalwoodAmberAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top15-30 mins

MyrtleLavenderRumIncenseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RosemaryCypressBlack PepperStar AniseMandarin Orange

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumPatchouliAmberSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Mandarin Orange, Cypress and Lavender. Durations are only published for Akragas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night83

Category winnerAkragasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Work 35%Casual 32%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,947

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme opens with a sharp burst of crushed rosemary, tart lime, and cut lemongrass. The bright citrus top quickly gives way to a dense, damp heart dominated by cypress, juniper berries, and pungent ginger. As the initial herbal bite settles, the scent deepens into a wet coniferous forest accord…

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Akragas by Ciatu - Soul of Sicily brings the rugged coast of southern Italy straight to your nose. It opens with an unmistakable splash of tart bergamot and wild Mediterranean myrtle, quickly backed by aromatic lavender and a surprising splash of dark rum. As the sharp citrus settles, herbal rosemary and crisp cypress…

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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, L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme or Akragas?

L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme is rated 4.20/5 from 3,609 votes; Akragas is rated 3.52/5 from 25 votes. Choose L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Akragas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme or Akragas?

They last about the same: Akragas 72/100, L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme or Akragas?

Projection is very close: Akragas 65/100, L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme 63/100 for sillage.

Do L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme and Akragas smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Mandarin Orange, Cypress and Lavender.

Is L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme or Akragas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Akragas is the stronger pick. For winter, Akragas is the stronger pick. Akragas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme and Akragas?

L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme has top notes of Rosemary, Lime, Mandarin Orange and Orangewood, heart notes of Cypress, Juniper Berries, Ginger and Lavender, a base of Atlas Cedar, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Akragas has top notes of Myrtle, Lavender, Rum and Incense, heart notes of Rosemary, Cypress, Black Pepper and Star Anise, a base of Labdanum, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood.