Fragrance comparison

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum vs Pop Heart

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 228 ratings analysed

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum

The Gate Fragrances Paris

4.569 votes

Rank #30,587 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pop Heart

Plume Impression

3.76219 votes

Rank #8,543 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pop Heart takes 4 of 4 categories.

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pop Heart
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum0/4

Pop Heart4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pop Heart
Sillage & projection: Pop Heart
Value for money: Pop Heart
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pop Heart

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de ParfumThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Pop HeartPlume Impression

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 1%Want 76%

3.76/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

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

42%Love

20%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

219 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPop Heart

SillagePop Heart

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value40

Category winnerPop HeartBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet88%

caramel77%

vanilla65%

fresh53%

tropical42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitPineappleBergamotGingerDavanaApple

Heart

MagnoliaRose

Base

TonkaCaramelVetiverMuskAmberVanillaPatchouliBalsamic Notes

Top

PineappleStrawberryApple

Heart

RaspberryMagnoliaRose

Base

CaramelVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Apple, Magnolia and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex33

Women44

Men5

Unisex27

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,587

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,543

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerPop HeartHigher 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…

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Pop Heart opens with a sharp burst of sweet pineapple and strawberry, immediately establishing a bright, sugary atmosphere. Mark Buxton directs the blend toward a softer middle where a slightly jammy raspberry pairs with a light rose. The base relies on a thick caramel and vanilla wrap, grounded by a clean musk. It ac…

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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 Pop Heart?

Pop Heart takes 4 of 4 categories. Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Pop Heart is rated 3.76/5 from 219 votes. Choose Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum for a citrus and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pop Heart for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum or Pop Heart?

Pop Heart lasts longest (Pop Heart 78/100, Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum or Pop Heart?

Pop Heart projects furthest (Pop Heart 64/100, Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum and Pop Heart smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Apple, Magnolia and Rose.

Is Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum or Pop Heart better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum and Pop Heart?

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. Pop Heart has top notes of Pineapple, Strawberry and Apple, heart notes of Raspberry, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Musk.