Sakura vs Chapeau Bleu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chapeau Bleu takes 7 of 7 categories.
SakuraChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Best in spring.
Chapeau BleuChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sakura0/7
Chapeau Bleu7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Chapeau Bleu
- Community sentiment
- Chapeau Bleu
- Longevity
- Chapeau Bleu
- Sillage & projection
- Chapeau Bleu
- Value for money
- Chapeau Bleu
- Versatility
- Chapeau Bleu
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chapeau Bleu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SakuraOrmonde JayneChapeau BleuMarina PicassoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 483 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
3.90/ 5 · 250 votes
Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%
Category winnerChapeau BleuRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
33%Like
22%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
483 votes
36%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
250 votes
Category winnerChapeau BleuMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChapeau Bleu
SillageChapeau Bleu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChapeau BleuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus91%
woody83%
powdery74%
fresh65%
fruity56%
floral100%
powdery92%
amber84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green NotesLimePink PepperCorianderBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Cherry BlossomOsmanthusCyclamenFreesiaVioletWater LilyRose
Base
CedarSandalwoodMuskAmberTonka BeanMadagascar Vanilla
Top30 to 45 minutes
Green NotesBoroniaOsmanthusPeachVioletBergamotFreesiaMandarin Orange
Heart3 to 5 hours
TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineOrchidRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 8 hours
Tolu BalsamCivettaMuskCaramelAmberSandalwoodVanille
InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Chapeau Bleu, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer72
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Spring95
Summer69
Fall87
Winter100
Day84
Night100
Category winnerChapeau BleuMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,354
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Overall rank#9,540
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerChapeau BleuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSakura by Ormonde Jayne opens with a biting flash of lime, mandarin orange, and crushed pink pepper before settling into a crisp heart of cherry blossom, cyclamen, and water lily. A base of sandalwood, cedar, and vanilla provides a quiet warmth beneath the green floral sparkle. It suits warm spring afternoons when you…
Reviews →Chapeau Bleu by Marina Picasso opens with a vibrant clash of sweet peach, bright mandarin orange, and crisp green notes before expanding into a lush bouquet. The heart fills out with rich tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang, giving the composition a substantial, classical floral weight. As it settles, warm amber, tolu …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Sakura or Chapeau Bleu?
Chapeau Bleu takes 7 of 7 categories. Sakura is rated 3.71/5 from 483 votes; Chapeau Bleu is rated 3.90/5 from 250 votes. Choose Sakura for a floral and citrus character. Best in spring. Choose Chapeau Bleu for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Sakura or Chapeau Bleu?
Chapeau Bleu lasts longest (Chapeau Bleu 78/100, Sakura 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sakura or Chapeau Bleu?
Chapeau Bleu projects furthest (Chapeau Bleu 68/100, Sakura 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sakura and Chapeau Bleu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Osmanthus.
Is Sakura or Chapeau Bleu better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sakura is the stronger pick. For winter, Chapeau Bleu is the stronger pick. Chapeau Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sakura and Chapeau Bleu?
Sakura has top notes of Green Notes, Lime, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Osmanthus, Cyclamen and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Chapeau Bleu has top notes of Green Notes, Boronia, Osmanthus and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Tolu Balsam, Civetta, Musk and Caramel.
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