Fragrance comparison

Moonlight Serenade Scented Water vs Bleu Intense

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 216 ratings analysed

Moonlight Serenade Scented Water

Gucci

3.79210 votes

Rank #18,672 LavenderAromatic

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Bleu Intense

Nicole Farhi

4.176 votes

Rank #18,766 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Moonlight Serenade Scented Water
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bleu Intense
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Moonlight Serenade Scented Water2/4

Bleu Intense2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bleu Intense
Sillage & projection: Bleu Intense
Value for money: Moonlight Serenade Scented Water
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Moonlight Serenade Scented Water

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Moonlight Serenade Scented WaterGucci

Bleu IntenseNicole Farhi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 26%Had 9%Want 65%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

42%Like

19%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

210 votes

17%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBleu Intense

SillageBleu Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value0

Category winnerMoonlight Serenade Scented WaterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aromatic86%

herbal72%

soft spicy58%

fresh spicy44%

vanilla30%

vanilla100%

powdery92%

lavender84%

musky77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both lavender, aromatic and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderSageTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletSage

Base

VanillaMuskAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Sage and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Moonlight Serenade Scented Water, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall49

Winter26

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex48

Women43

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,672

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#18,766

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews51

Category winnerMoonlight Serenade Scented WaterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moonlight Serenade Scented Water by Gucci is an aromatic unisex mist created by perfumer Alberto Morillas. Built around a simple trio of lavender, sage, and tonka bean, it offers an airy, herbal opening that feels crisp and natural. The fresh herbal notes bring a cooling garden sensation, while a touch of tonka bean a…

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Bleu Intense by Nicole Farhi is a fragrance that leans heavily into sweet and powdery territory. Built around a foundation of creamy vanilla, tonka bean, and musk, this 2007 release offers an aromatic touch of lavender and sage. It is a scent for those who enjoy a distinct, sweet presence on the skin during cooler spr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Moonlight Serenade Scented Water or Bleu Intense?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Moonlight Serenade Scented Water is rated 3.79/5 from 210 votes; Bleu Intense is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Moonlight Serenade Scented Water for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bleu Intense for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Moonlight Serenade Scented Water or Bleu Intense?

Bleu Intense lasts longest (Bleu Intense 63/100, Moonlight Serenade Scented Water 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moonlight Serenade Scented Water or Bleu Intense?

Bleu Intense projects furthest (Bleu Intense 56/100, Moonlight Serenade Scented Water 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moonlight Serenade Scented Water and Bleu Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, aromatic and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sage and Tonka Bean.

Is Moonlight Serenade Scented Water or Bleu Intense better for summer or winter?

Moonlight Serenade Scented Water suits daytime wear; Bleu Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moonlight Serenade Scented Water and Bleu Intense?

Moonlight Serenade Scented Water features Lavender, Sage and Tonka Bean. Bleu Intense has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Tonka Bean.