Fragrance comparison

Le Grand Bleu vs Puma I'm Going Man

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

Le Grand Bleu

The Gate Fragrances Paris

3.5225 votes

Rank #40,060 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Puma I'm Going Man

Puma

3.7495 votes

Rank #18,283 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Puma I'm Going Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Le Grand Bleu
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Puma I'm Going Man
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Grand Bleu3/7

Puma I'm Going Man4/7

Ratings & consensus: Puma I'm Going Man
Community sentiment: Puma I'm Going Man
Longevity: Le Grand Bleu
Sillage & projection: Le Grand Bleu
Value for money: Puma I'm Going Man
Versatility: Le Grand Bleu
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Puma I'm Going Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Grand BleuThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Puma I'm Going ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

3.74/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 30%Had 62%Want 7%

Category winnerPuma I'm Going ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

20%Hate

25 votes

21%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerPuma I'm Going ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLe Grand Bleu

SillageLe Grand Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPuma I'm Going ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

caramel77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBergamotGingerGrapefruitDavanaApple

Heart

RoseMagnolia

Base

VetiverPatchouliMuskAmberBalsamic NotesTonka BeanCaramelVanilla

Top15-30 mins

TangerineApplePineapple

Heart1.5-3 hrs

CaramelMuskAmberIncenseBlack Pomegranate

Base3-5 hrs

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InformationalShared notesPineapple, Apple, Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for Puma I'm Going Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer85

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerLe Grand BleuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex33

Women20

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Casual 49%Work 20%Party 17%Date 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,060

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#18,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerPuma I'm Going ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Grand Bleu opens with sharp bergamot, sweet pineapple, and fresh ginger before settling into a warm base of caramel, vanilla, and vetiver. Designed as a citrus aromatic scent for warm summer days and humid coastal evenings, it combines marine freshness with a heavy gourmand finish on skin.

Reviews →

Puma I'm Going Man delivers a punchy burst of sugary fruit and synthetic warmth that instantly recalls mid-2000s locker rooms. The opening hits fast. A fizzy flash of tart tangerine and bright pineapple cuts through an initial blast of perfumer alcohol within two minutes. Soon after, crisp green apple joins the fray. …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Le Grand Bleu or Puma I'm Going Man?

Puma I'm Going Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Le Grand Bleu is rated 3.52/5 from 25 votes; Puma I'm Going Man is rated 3.74/5 from 95 votes. Choose Le Grand Bleu for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Puma I'm Going Man for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Grand Bleu or Puma I'm Going Man?

Le Grand Bleu lasts longest (Le Grand Bleu 77/100, Puma I'm Going Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Grand Bleu or Puma I'm Going Man?

Le Grand Bleu projects furthest (Le Grand Bleu 73/100, Puma I'm Going Man 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Grand Bleu and Puma I'm Going Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Apple, Musk and Amber.

Is Le Grand Bleu or Puma I'm Going Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Grand Bleu is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Grand Bleu is the stronger pick. Le Grand Bleu suits day or night wear; Puma I'm Going Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Grand Bleu and Puma I'm Going Man?

Le Grand Bleu has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Ginger and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose and Magnolia, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Musk and Amber. Puma I'm Going Man has top notes of Tangerine, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Caramel, Musk, Amber and Incense.