Fragrance comparison

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel vs X

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

3 wins

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel

Chanel

3.9213 votes

Rank #57,962 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Natura

4.1776 votes

Rank #30,712 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel takes 3 of 5 categories.

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
X
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel3/5

X2/5

Ratings & consensus: X
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: X

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le 1940 Bleu de ChanelChanel

XNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 3%Had 7%Want 91%

4.17/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 10%Had 84%Want 7%

Category winnerXRating 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

38%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLe 1940 Bleu de Chanel

SillageLe 1940 Bleu de Chanel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value66

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%

green100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, white floral and green

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

BergamotRoseCassisGreen Mandarin

Heart

Green NotesLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineViolet

Base

CedarMuskVanillaVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesViolet, Cassis, 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

Spring77

Summer100

Fall46

Winter27

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,962

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,712

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerXHigher 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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X by Natura is a crisp Floral Green fragrance that leans into the freshness of spring. Opening with a zesty burst of green mandarin and bergamot, it carries a heart of lily-of-the-valley and rose. It sits close to the skin, making it a reliable pick for casual office days when you want a clean, polished presence that …

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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 X?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel takes 3 of 5 categories. Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; X is rated 4.17/5 from 76 votes. Choose Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose X for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel or X?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel lasts longest (Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel 73/100, X 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel or X?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel projects furthest (Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel 72/100, X 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel and X smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Violet, Cassis, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vetiver.

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

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel suits day or night wear; X suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. X has top notes of Bergamot, Rose, Cassis and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Green Notes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Cedar, Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver.