Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sauvage takes 5 of 7 categories.
SauvageChoose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bleu de ChanelChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sauvage5/7
Bleu de Chanel2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bleu de Chanel
- Community sentiment
- Bleu de Chanel
- Longevity
- Sauvage
- Sillage & projection
- Sauvage
- Value for money
- Sauvage
- Versatility
- Sauvage
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sauvage
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SauvageDiorBleu de ChanelChanelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 31,601 votes
Have 64%Had 21%Want 15%
4.18/ 5 · 19,939 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerBleu de ChanelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
32%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate
Share of community votes
47%Love
36%Like
6%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
19,939 votes
Category winnerBleu de ChanelMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySauvage
SillageSauvage
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSauvageBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
amber90%
citrus80%
aromatic70%
musky60%
woody50%
citrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
smoky61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Calabrian bergamotPepper
Heart
Sichuan PepperLavenderPink PepperVetiverPatchouliGeraniumelemi
Base
AmbroxanCedarLabdanum
Top20-30 mins
GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper
Heart2-3 hrs
GingerNutmegJasmineIso E Super
Base6-8 hrs
IncenseVetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar. Durations are only published for Bleu de Chanel, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer92
Fall93
Winter67
Day100
Night91
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day100
Night87
Category winnerSauvageMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,132
PerfumerFrançois Demachy
Launched2015
Reviews199
Overall rank#27,855
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched2010
Reviews0
Category winnerSauvageHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSauvage by Dior is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Sauvage was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is François Demachy. Top notes are Calabrian bergamot and Pepper; middle notes are Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium and elemi; base notes are Ambroxan, Cedar and Labd…
Reviews →Bleu de Chanel starts with an unmistakable punch. Tart grapefruit and frozen mint jump off the sprayer right away. You get about three minutes of sharp alcohol sting before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh ginger and pink pepper follow quickly, adding a sharp, fizzy bite that feels brisk rather than sweet. As the…
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, Sauvage or Bleu de Chanel?
Sauvage takes 5 of 7 categories. Sauvage is rated 3.86/5 from 31,601 votes; Bleu de Chanel is rated 4.18/5 from 19,939 votes. Choose Sauvage for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bleu de Chanel for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Sauvage or Bleu de Chanel?
Sauvage lasts longest (Sauvage 72/100, Bleu de Chanel 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sauvage or Bleu de Chanel?
Sauvage projects furthest (Sauvage 64/100, Bleu de Chanel 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sauvage and Bleu de Chanel smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar.
Is Sauvage or Bleu de Chanel better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sauvage is the stronger pick. For winter, Sauvage is the stronger pick. Sauvage suits daytime wear; Bleu de Chanel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sauvage and Bleu de Chanel?
Sauvage has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Cedar and Labdanum. Bleu de Chanel has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Iso E Super, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood.
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