Fragrance comparison

Sublime vs L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,046 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sublime

Aura Perfume

4.25676 votes

Rank #310 VanillaAmber

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36%scent match

Some overlap

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.295,370 votes

Rank #712 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sublime
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sublime5/7

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum2/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Sublime
Longevity: Sublime
Sillage & projection: Sublime
Value for money: Sublime
Versatility: L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SublimeAura Perfume

L'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 676 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 5,370 votes

Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%

Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

223 votes

55%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

5,370 votes

Category winnerSublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

iris61%

powdery100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

violet69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

IrisHedione

Base

VanillaBenzoinAmbergrisTonka BeanMuskWoody Notes

Top15 to 30 minutes

AniseNeroliCorianderBergamotLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

HeliotropeCarnationVioletClovesYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseJasmineOrchid

Base6 to 8 hours

IrisVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Iris and Vanilla. Durations are only published for L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring54

Summer34

Fall100

Winter88

Day72

Night100

Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex60

Women33

Men2

Unisex23

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#310

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews171

Overall rank#712

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews207

Category winnerSublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sublime by Aura Perfume is a balanced citrus and iris blend that leans heavily into a warm, vanilla-laden base. This 2015 release offers a versatile experience for both men and women who appreciate a powdery aromatic profile. It performs reliably during spring days and chilly winter evenings alike, providing a consist…

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L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum by Guerlain opens with an unmistakable burst of spicy anise, coriander, and crisp bergamot. The citrus quickly yields to a dense, velvety bouquet where powdery violet, clove-tinged carnation, and sweet heliotrope take center stage. As the floral layers settle, the composition deepens into a…

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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, Sublime or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?

Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories. Sublime is rated 4.25/5 from 676 votes; L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 5,370 votes. Choose Sublime for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sublime or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?

Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 82/100, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sublime or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 69/100, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sublime and L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Iris and Vanilla.

Is Sublime or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Sublime is the stronger pick. L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sublime and L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?

Sublime has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Hedione, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Ambergris and Tonka Bean. L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum has top notes of Anise, Neroli, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Carnation, Violet and Cloves, a base of Iris, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.