L'ivree Bleue vs BLV Eau de Parfum II
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'ivree Bleue takes 6 of 7 categories.
L'ivree BleueChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
BLV Eau de Parfum IIChoose it for a powdery and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
L'ivree Bleue6/7
BLV Eau de Parfum II1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'ivree Bleue
- Community sentiment
- L'ivree Bleue
- Longevity
- L'ivree Bleue
- Sillage & projection
- L'ivree Bleue
- Value for money
- BLV Eau de Parfum II
- Versatility
- L'ivree Bleue
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'ivree Bleue
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'ivree BleueOrmaieBLV Eau de Parfum IIBvlgariWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 323 votes
Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%
3.54/ 5 · 1,872 votes
Have 43%Had 38%Want 19%
Category winnerL'ivree BleueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
39%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
217 votes
26%Love
52%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
1,775 votes
Category winnerL'ivree BleueMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'ivree Bleue
SillageL'ivree Bleue
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBLV Eau de Parfum IIBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
vanilla92%
cacao84%
powdery77%
amber69%
iris61%
powdery100%
soft spicy92%
violet84%
anis77%
amber69%
floral61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RumMandarin OrangeLily
Heart
IrisViolet
Base
Cacao PodVanillaBenzoinPatchouli
Top
VioletStar AniseLicoriceMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisPatchouliVetiver
Base
Cotton FlowerMuskBenzoinTonka BeanAmberFrench labdanum
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Iris, Violet and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring23
Summer7
Fall100
Winter87
Day92
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter41
Day–
Night–
Category winnerL'ivree BleueMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,352
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews64
Overall rank#12,468
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews21
Category winnerL'ivree BleueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Ivrée Bleue is a warm boozy cacao and vanilla scent with a powdery floral center. Reviewers often describe rum, dark chocolate, benzoin and cocoa, softened by iris, violet and a trace of mandarin brightness. It suits cooler weather, close settings and people who like refined gourmands that stay elegant rather than s…
Reviews →BLV Eau de Parfum II is a cool, powdery violet fragrance with star anise, licorice and a clean musky amber base. It feels fresh and polished rather than heavy, with an airy floral opening that settles into iris, soft spice, cottony musk and gentle warmth. It suits daytime wear, warmer weather and office settings, espe…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, L'ivree Bleue or BLV Eau de Parfum II?
L'ivree Bleue takes 6 of 7 categories. L'ivree Bleue is rated 3.82/5 from 323 votes; BLV Eau de Parfum II is rated 3.54/5 from 1,872 votes. Choose L'ivree Bleue for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose BLV Eau de Parfum II for a powdery and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, L'ivree Bleue or BLV Eau de Parfum II?
L'ivree Bleue lasts longest (L'ivree Bleue 68/100, BLV Eau de Parfum II 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'ivree Bleue or BLV Eau de Parfum II?
L'ivree Bleue projects furthest (L'ivree Bleue 58/100, BLV Eau de Parfum II 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'ivree Bleue and BLV Eau de Parfum II smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Iris, Violet and Benzoin.
Is L'ivree Bleue or BLV Eau de Parfum II better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'ivree Bleue is the stronger pick. For winter, L'ivree Bleue is the stronger pick. L'ivree Bleue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'ivree Bleue and BLV Eau de Parfum II?
L'ivree Bleue has top notes of Rum, Mandarin Orange and Lily, heart notes of Iris and Violet, a base of Cacao Pod, Vanilla, Benzoin and Patchouli. BLV Eau de Parfum II has top notes of Violet, Star Anise, Licorice and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Cotton Flower, Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
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