Fragrance comparison

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel vs Fleurs d'Amour

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel

Chanel

3.9213 votes

Rank #57,962 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Fleurs d'Amour

Roger & Gallet

4.5941 votes

Rank #5,901 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Amour takes 4 of 5 categories.

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Fleurs d'Amour
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel1/5

Fleurs d'Amour4/5

Ratings & consensus: Fleurs d'Amour
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fleurs d'Amour
Sillage & projection: Fleurs d'Amour
Value for money: Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fleurs d'Amour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le 1940 Bleu de ChanelChanel

Fleurs d'AmourRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 3%Had 7%Want 91%

4.59/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

73%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityFleurs d'Amour

SillageFleurs d'Amour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLe 1940 Bleu de ChanelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

green61%

citrus100%

amber92%

white floral84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

AldehydesLily

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletCassisLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamen

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverCedarSandalwood

Top

BergamotAldehydesGeraniumLemonOrangeGalbanum

Heart

RoseHoneyLily-of-the-ValleyVioletCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

MuskCivetAmbergrisOakmossSandalwoodOpoponaxVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter86

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,962

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel opens with an unmistakable burst of crisp aldehydes and pale lily. It is brisk and soapy. Created by Ernest Beaux in 1931, this vintage feminine profile feels completely divorced from the modern men's citrus blue line that later borrowed its name. The heart turns cool and dewy. Green cyclamen, p…

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Fleurs d'Amour reads as an old-school floral with a bright citrus and aldehydic lift, then settles into orange blossom, carnation, honeyed florals, powder, moss, and a soft animalic trail. Reviews describe it as strong, complex, and distinctly vintage. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfume styles, especially soa…

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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, Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel or Fleurs d'Amour?

Fleurs d'Amour takes 4 of 5 categories. Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Fleurs d'Amour is rated 4.59/5 from 41 votes. Choose Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel for a woody and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Fleurs d'Amour for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel or Fleurs d'Amour?

Fleurs d'Amour lasts longest (Fleurs d'Amour 83/100, Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel or Fleurs d'Amour?

Fleurs d'Amour projects furthest (Fleurs d'Amour 83/100, Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel and Fleurs d'Amour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vetiver.

Is Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel or Fleurs d'Amour better for summer or winter?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel suits day or night wear; Fleurs d'Amour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel and Fleurs d'Amour?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel has top notes of Aldehydes and Lily, heart notes of Violet, Cassis, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood. Fleurs d'Amour has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Geranium and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Honey, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Civet, Ambergris and Oakmoss.