L'ivree Bleue vs SI
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'ivree Bleue takes 2 of 3 categories.
L'ivree BleueChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
SIChoose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
L'ivree Bleue2/3
SI1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L'ivree Bleue
- Sillage & projection
- SI
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 BleueOrmaieSIMusic de ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 323 votes
Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
39%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
217 votes
33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'ivree Bleue
SillageSI
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
vanilla92%
cacao84%
powdery77%
amber69%
iris61%
citrus100%
powdery92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
rose61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RumMandarin OrangeLily
Heart
IrisViolet
Base
Cacao PodVanillaBenzoinPatchouli
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeLemonSaffronAnise
Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours
RoseGeraniumIrisGardeniaLily
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanMuskAmberPatchouliBenzoin
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lily, Iris and Vanilla. Durations are only published for SI, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring23
Summer7
Fall100
Winter87
Day92
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,332
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews64
Overall rank#63,560
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →SI by Music de Parfum offers an oriental spicy profile that starts with sharp citrus and dry spice before settling into a warm base. The opening brings together mandarin orange, lemon, saffron, and anise, giving an immediate clash of tart brightness and herbal warmth. As the initial zest calms, a dense floral heart of…
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 SI?
L'ivree Bleue takes 2 of 3 categories. L'ivree Bleue is rated 3.82/5 from 323 votes; SI is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose L'ivree Bleue for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose SI for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, L'ivree Bleue or SI?
L'ivree Bleue lasts longest (L'ivree Bleue 68/100, SI 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'ivree Bleue or SI?
SI projects furthest (SI 63/100, L'ivree Bleue 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'ivree Bleue and SI smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily, Iris and Vanilla.
Is L'ivree Bleue or SI better for summer or winter?
L'ivree Bleue suits evening wear; SI suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'ivree Bleue and SI?
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. SI has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Saffron and Anise, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Iris and Gardenia, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Musk.
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