Fragrance comparison

Sacré Bleu vs Blue Lotus Tabac

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Sacré Bleu

Aftelier

2.867 votes

Rank #61,839 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Blue Lotus Tabac

Artemisia Natural Perfume

3.003 votes

Rank #62,387 FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Lotus Tabac takes 2 of 4 categories.

Sacré Bleu
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Blue Lotus Tabac
Choose it for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Sacré Bleu1/4

Blue Lotus Tabac2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Blue Lotus Tabac
Value for money: Blue Lotus Tabac
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sacré Bleu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sacré BleuAftelier

Blue Lotus TabacArtemisia Natural Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

14%Like

43%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBlue Lotus Tabac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlue Lotus TabacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber90%

yellow floral80%

ozonic70%

green60%

animalic50%

floral100%

yellow floral88%

white floral77%

powdery65%

sweet53%

aquatic42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Blue LotusBoroniaAmbergrisMysore SandalwoodBlack TeaMimosaIonones

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Blue LotusMimosaWhite TobaccoJasmineYlang-YlangVanillaSeashells

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlue Lotus and Mimosa. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,839

PerfumerMandy Aftel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#62,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSacré BleuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sacré Bleu opens in a way that may divide people, then settles into a quieter, more appealing wear. The heart and dry-down suggest blue lotus, tea and creamy Mysore sandalwood, with a soft ambergris warmth and a slightly animalic edge. This reads as an artisanal floral-amber more than an easy crowd-pleaser. It may sui…

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Blue Lotus Tabac reads as a soft floral with a slightly unusual twist. Blue lotus, mimosa, jasmine and ylang-ylang give it a creamy yellow and white floral character, while vanilla, tobacco and a salty seashell nuance add sweetness, powder and a light marine haze. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys florals wit…

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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, Sacré Bleu or Blue Lotus Tabac?

Blue Lotus Tabac takes 2 of 4 categories. Sacré Bleu is rated 2.86/5 from 7 votes; Blue Lotus Tabac is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Sacré Bleu for a floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Blue Lotus Tabac for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sacré Bleu or Blue Lotus Tabac?

They last about the same: Sacré Bleu 60/100, Blue Lotus Tabac 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sacré Bleu or Blue Lotus Tabac?

Blue Lotus Tabac projects furthest (Blue Lotus Tabac 81/100, Sacré Bleu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sacré Bleu and Blue Lotus Tabac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Blue Lotus and Mimosa.

Is Sacré Bleu or Blue Lotus Tabac better for summer or winter?

Sacré Bleu suits day or night wear; Blue Lotus Tabac suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sacré Bleu and Blue Lotus Tabac?

Sacré Bleu features Blue Lotus, Boronia, Ambergris, Mysore Sandalwood and Black Tea. Blue Lotus Tabac features Blue Lotus, Mimosa, White Tobacco, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.