Fragrance comparison

So Hooked on Carmella vs Bleu Azur

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 676 ratings analysed

3 wins

So Hooked on Carmella

Benefit

3.85668 votes

Rank #1,737 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Bleu Azur

Nicole Farhi

3.758 votes

Rank #24,877 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

So Hooked on Carmella takes 3 of 3 categories.

So Hooked on Carmella
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Bleu Azur
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

So Hooked on Carmella3/3

Bleu Azur0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: So Hooked on Carmella
Sillage & projection: So Hooked on Carmella
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: So Hooked on Carmella

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

So Hooked on CarmellaBenefit

Bleu AzurNicole Farhi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 668 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 12%Had 12%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

45%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

613 votes

13%Love

63%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySo Hooked on Carmella

SillageSo Hooked on Carmella

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery88%

white floral77%

amber65%

sweet53%

woody42%

floral100%

citrus92%

rose84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RhubarbAmalfi LemonGrapefruit

Heart

Tiare FlowerCyclamenPeony

Base

VanilleAmberSandalwood

Top

Amalfi LemonSea waterBlack CurrantGreen NotesGrapefruitBergamotCoriander

Heart

PeonyRoseIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Peony and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex2

Women94

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#24,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSo Hooked on CarmellaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

So Hooked on Carmella by Benefit is a sweet gourmand fragrance built around a core of creamy vanilla and rich caramel. Released in 2010, this oriental floral centers on tiare flower and rhubarb notes. It creates a warm, comforting aura perfect for cooler weather, appealing to those who enjoy foody, dessert-like scents…

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Bleu Azur is a floral woody musk that leans into Mediterranean aquatic themes. It opens with bright Amalfi lemon and sea water, settling into a heart of peony and jasmine. The base features sandalwood and musk, making it a light, fresh choice for warm summer days or casual outings. It is suited for those seeking a cri…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, So Hooked on Carmella or Bleu Azur?

So Hooked on Carmella takes 3 of 3 categories. So Hooked on Carmella is rated 3.85/5 from 668 votes; Bleu Azur is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose So Hooked on Carmella for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Bleu Azur for a floral and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, So Hooked on Carmella or Bleu Azur?

So Hooked on Carmella lasts longest (So Hooked on Carmella 76/100, Bleu Azur 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, So Hooked on Carmella or Bleu Azur?

So Hooked on Carmella projects furthest (So Hooked on Carmella 64/100, Bleu Azur 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do So Hooked on Carmella and Bleu Azur smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Peony and Amber.

Is So Hooked on Carmella or Bleu Azur better for summer or winter?

Bleu Azur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in So Hooked on Carmella and Bleu Azur?

So Hooked on Carmella has top notes of Rhubarb, Amalfi Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Cyclamen and Peony, a base of Vanille, Amber and Sandalwood. Bleu Azur has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Sea water, Black Currant and Green Notes, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.