Fragrance comparison

Sacré Bleu vs Fast 'n' Bulbous

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Sacré Bleu

Aftelier

2.867 votes

Rank #61,839 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Fast 'n' Bulbous

Phronema Perfumes

4.3810 votes

Rank #28,982 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fast 'n' Bulbous takes 4 of 4 categories.

Sacré Bleu
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Fast 'n' Bulbous
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sacré Bleu0/4

Fast 'n' Bulbous4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fast 'n' Bulbous
Sillage & projection: Fast 'n' Bulbous
Value for money: Fast 'n' Bulbous
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fast 'n' Bulbous

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sacré BleuAftelier

Fast 'n' BulbousPhronema Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.38/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityFast 'n' Bulbous

SillageFast 'n' Bulbous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFast 'n' BulbousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber90%

yellow floral80%

ozonic70%

green60%

animalic50%

white floral100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · 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

JasmineAmbergrisAmbretteMimosaAmyrisRussian LeatherMuskIrisPineCostusPatchouliMysore Sandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmbergris, Mysore Sandalwood 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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,839

PerfumerMandy Aftel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,982

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFast 'n' BulbousHigher 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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Fast 'n' Bulbous by Phronema Perfumes is an experimental leather fragrance that defies easy categorization. It balances animalic depth with a delicate floral heart of jasmine and mimosa. Designed for the adventurous wearer, it performs as a bold, resinous statement piece, making it a compelling choice for those seekin…

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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 Fast 'n' Bulbous?

Fast 'n' Bulbous takes 4 of 4 categories. Sacré Bleu is rated 2.86/5 from 7 votes; Fast 'n' Bulbous is rated 4.38/5 from 10 votes. Choose Sacré Bleu for a floral and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Fast 'n' Bulbous for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sacré Bleu or Fast 'n' Bulbous?

Fast 'n' Bulbous lasts longest (Fast 'n' Bulbous 90/100, Sacré Bleu 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sacré Bleu or Fast 'n' Bulbous?

Fast 'n' Bulbous projects furthest (Fast 'n' Bulbous 81/100, Sacré Bleu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sacré Bleu and Fast 'n' Bulbous smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Ambergris, Mysore Sandalwood and Mimosa.

Is Sacré Bleu or Fast 'n' Bulbous better for summer or winter?

Sacré Bleu suits day or night wear; Fast 'n' Bulbous suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sacré Bleu and Fast 'n' Bulbous?

Sacré Bleu features Blue Lotus, Boronia, Ambergris, Mysore Sandalwood and Black Tea. Fast 'n' Bulbous features Jasmine, Ambergris, Ambrette, Mimosa and Amyris.