Fragrance comparison

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum vs Luz de Amburana

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum

The Gate Fragrances Paris

4.569 votes

Rank #30,737 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Luz de Amburana

L’Occitane Au Brésil

4.5137 votes

Rank #31,188 FloralTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Luz de Amburana
Choose it for a floral and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum3/4

Luz de Amburana1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum
Value for money: Luz de Amburana
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de ParfumThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Luz de AmburanaL’Occitane Au Brésil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 1%Want 76%

4.51/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 34%Had 1%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

68%Love

24%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLe Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum

SillageLe Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value45

Category winnerLuz de AmburanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

floral100%

tropical92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both vanilla and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitPineappleBergamotGingerDavanaApple

Heart

MagnoliaRose

Base

TonkaCaramelVetiverMuskAmberVanillaPatchouliBalsamic Notes

Top15-30 mins

Tropical FruitsBergamotPineappleApple

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniMagnoliaJasmineRose

Base5-7+ hrs

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Apple and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Luz de Amburana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night50

Spring92

Summer77

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex33

Women44

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Casual 35%Date 27%Work 25%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,737

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#31,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Grand Bleu Extrait de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum opens with a sharp, refreshing splash of tart grapefruit, juicy pineapple, and zesty ginger. The top fruit notes feel remarkably crisp and energetic on skin, balanced by bitter bergamot and herbal davana. As the initial citrus sparkle eases after thirty minutes, magnolia and subtle rose…

Reviews →

Do not forget to shake the bottle first. L’Occitane Au Brésil Luz de Amburana blends a pearlescent nourishing oil with a lush perfume base that leaves a noticeable glow on your arms. The opening strikes fast. Crisp pineapple, tart green apple, and bergamot provide an immediate jolt of juicy energy before the tropical …

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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 Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum or Luz de Amburana?

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Luz de Amburana is rated 4.51/5 from 37 votes. Choose Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Luz de Amburana for a floral and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum or Luz de Amburana?

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum 74/100, Luz de Amburana 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum or Luz de Amburana?

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum 58/100, Luz de Amburana 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum and Luz de Amburana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Apple and Magnolia.

Is Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum or Luz de Amburana better for summer or winter?

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum suits daytime wear; Luz de Amburana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum and Luz de Amburana?

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia and Rose, a base of Tonka, Caramel, Vetiver and Musk. Luz de Amburana has top notes of Tropical Fruits, Bergamot, Pineapple and Apple, heart notes of Frangipani, Magnolia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.