Tasmeem Paris Blu vs Penumbra
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
67%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Penumbra takes 2 of 4 categories.
Tasmeem Paris BluChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
PenumbraChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tasmeem Paris Blu1/4
Penumbra2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Penumbra
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Tasmeem Paris Blu
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Penumbra
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Tasmeem Paris BluLe ChameauPenumbraAquaflor FirenzeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
75%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPenumbra
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTasmeem Paris BluBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody91%
vanilla83%
warm spicy74%
balsamic65%
citrus56%
amber100%
warm spicy91%
vanilla83%
cacao74%
woody65%
balsamic56%
Scent match67%Closely related · both amber, vanilla and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperBergamotIncense
Heart2 to 4 hours
CedarBulgarian RoseYlang YlangJasmine
Base4 to 7 hours
BenzoinVanilla
Top
CorianderYlang Ylang
Heart
CocoaVanillaIncense
Base
BenzoinAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesIncense, Cedar, Ylang Ylang and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Tasmeem Paris Blu, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,622
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,093
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPenumbraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTasmeem Paris Blu by Le Chameau is an oriental spicy fragrance built around resinous warmth, delicate florals, and crisp spice. The scent opens with a burst of bright bergamot paired with the prickle of pink pepper and a dry trail of incense. As the initial sharpness settles, the fragrance reveals a floral heart of Bu…
Reviews →Penumbra opens with herbal coriander and sweet ylang ylang before settling into a dark core of dusty cocoa, bittersweet vanilla, and smoky incense. As the scent warms on skin, benzoin and golden amber create a thick resinous base backed by dry sandalwood, patchouli, and cedar. It fits cold winter evenings, fireside dr…
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, Tasmeem Paris Blu or Penumbra?
Penumbra takes 2 of 4 categories. Tasmeem Paris Blu is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Penumbra is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Tasmeem Paris Blu for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Penumbra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Tasmeem Paris Blu or Penumbra?
Penumbra lasts longest (Penumbra 80/100, Tasmeem Paris Blu 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Tasmeem Paris Blu or Penumbra?
Projection is very close: Tasmeem Paris Blu 75/100, Penumbra 75/100 for sillage.
Do Tasmeem Paris Blu and Penumbra smell similar?
Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Cedar, Ylang Ylang and Benzoin.
Is Tasmeem Paris Blu or Penumbra better for summer or winter?
Tasmeem Paris Blu suits day or night wear; Penumbra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tasmeem Paris Blu and Penumbra?
Tasmeem Paris Blu has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Incense, heart notes of Cedar, Bulgarian Rose, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin and Vanilla. Penumbra has top notes of Coriander and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Cocoa, Vanilla and Incense, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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