Fragrance comparison

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum vs Puma I'm Going Man

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum

The Gate Fragrances Paris

4.569 votes

Rank #31,929 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Puma I'm Going Man

Puma

3.7495 votes

Rank #18,283 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Puma I'm Going Man
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum2/4

Puma I'm Going Man2/4

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: Puma I'm Going Man
Versatility: Not scored
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 Bleu Extrait de ParfumThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Puma I'm Going ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 1%Want 76%

3.74/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 30%Had 62%Want 7%

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

21%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

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 value70

Category winnerPuma I'm Going ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

caramel77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and citrus

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

TangerineApplePineapple

Heart1.5-3 hrs

CaramelMuskAmberIncenseBlack Pomegranate

Base3-5 hrs

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InformationalShared notesPineapple, Apple, Caramel and Musk. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex33

Women44

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#31,929

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews1

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 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 →

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 Extrait de Parfum or Puma I'm Going Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Puma I'm Going Man is rated 3.74/5 from 95 votes. Choose Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Puma I'm Going Man for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum 74/100, Puma I'm Going Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum 58/100, Puma I'm Going Man 44/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Apple, Caramel and Musk.

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

Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum suits daytime wear; Puma I'm Going Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Puma I'm Going Man has top notes of Tangerine, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Caramel, Musk, Amber and Incense.