Fragrance comparison

Puma I'm Going Man vs Le Grand Bleu

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

4 wins

Puma I'm Going Man

Puma

3.7495 votes

Rank #18,283 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Le Grand Bleu

The Gate Fragrances Paris

3.5225 votes

Rank #40,060 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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 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 Man4/7

Le Grand Bleu3/7

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

Puma I'm Going ManPuma

Le Grand BleuThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 30%Had 62%Want 7%

3.52/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

Category winnerPuma I'm Going ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

36%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

20%Hate

25 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityLe Grand Bleu

SillageLe Grand Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value25

Category winnerPuma I'm Going ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

caramel77%

citrus69%

musky61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineApplePineapple

Heart1.5-3 hrs

CaramelMuskAmberIncenseBlack Pomegranate

Base3-5 hrs

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Top

PineappleBergamotGingerGrapefruitDavanaApple

Heart

RoseMagnolia

Base

VetiverPatchouliMuskAmberBalsamic NotesTonka BeanCaramelVanilla

InformationalShared notesApple, Pineapple, 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

Summer83

Fall33

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Spring77

Summer85

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night100

Category winnerLe Grand BleuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

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

Men47

Unisex33

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#40,060

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPuma I'm Going ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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. …

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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