Fragrance comparison

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel vs La Danza

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

5 wins

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel

Chanel

3.9213 votes

Rank #57,962 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

La Danza

Zepter

3.5917 votes

Rank #59,390 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel takes 5 of 5 categories.

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
La Danza
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel5/5

La Danza0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le 1940 Bleu de ChanelChanel

La DanzaZepter

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 3%Had 7%Want 91%

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 35%Had 42%Want 24%

Category winnerLe 1940 Bleu de ChanelRating 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

29%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityLe 1940 Bleu de Chanel

SillageLe 1940 Bleu de Chanel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value25

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%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, fresh and powdery

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

GrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangePeachGalbanum

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyLilacYlang-YlangJasmineCyclamenRoseOrris

Base

OakmossVetiverLabdanumBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen. 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

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,962

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe 1940 Bleu de ChanelHigher 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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La Danza by Zepter opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, fizzy aldehydes, and bright grapefruit. The initial spray delivers an immediate snap of green citrus that feels crisp and energetic. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts toward an expansive bouquet dominated by clean violet, lilac, and sweet ylan…

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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 La Danza?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel takes 5 of 5 categories. Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; La Danza is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes. Choose Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose La Danza for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel or La Danza?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel lasts longest (Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel 73/100, La Danza 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel or La Danza?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel projects furthest (Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel 72/100, La Danza 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel and La Danza smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen.

Is Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel or La Danza better for summer or winter?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel suits day or night wear; La Danza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel and La Danza?

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. La Danza has top notes of Grapefruit, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Labdanum and Benzoin.