Fragrance comparison

Terra vs Chapeau Bleu

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 487 ratings analysed

Terra

Byblos

3.74237 votes

Rank #3,882 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Chapeau Bleu

Marina Picasso

3.90250 votes

Rank #9,525 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chapeau Bleu takes 4 of 7 categories.

Terra
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Chapeau Bleu
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Terra3/7

Chapeau Bleu4/7

Ratings & consensus: Chapeau Bleu
Community sentiment: Terra
Longevity: Chapeau Bleu
Sillage & projection: Chapeau Bleu
Value for money: Terra
Versatility: Chapeau Bleu
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Terra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TerraByblos

Chapeau BleuMarina Picasso

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 26%Had 48%Want 26%

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 hate

15%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

36%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

250 votes

Category winnerTerraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityChapeau Bleu

SillageChapeau Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value72

Category winnerTerraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

green84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

violet61%

floral100%

powdery92%

amber84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumVioletBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

MagnoliaCyclamenTuberoseFreesiaRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskOrris RootVirginia CedarHeliotropeSandalwoodPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green NotesBoroniaOsmanthusPeachVioletBergamotFreesiaMandarin Orange

Heart3 to 5 hours

TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineOrchidRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base6 to 8 hours

Tolu BalsamCivettaMuskCaramelAmberSandalwoodVanille

InformationalShared notesViolet, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Chapeau Bleu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall56

Winter78

Day100

Night50

Spring95

Summer69

Fall87

Winter100

Day84

Night100

Category winnerChapeau BleuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men8

Unisex25

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews97

Overall rank#9,525

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerTerraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Terra by Byblos is a floral woody musk scent for women that launched in 1997. It presents a earthy profile of galbanum, violet, and bergamot, supported by a rich floral heart of tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The base offers a powdery finish of musk, sandalwood, and cedar, creating an intimate experience suitable…

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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 …

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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, Terra or Chapeau Bleu?

Chapeau Bleu takes 4 of 7 categories. Terra is rated 3.74/5 from 237 votes; Chapeau Bleu is rated 3.90/5 from 250 votes. Choose Terra for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Chapeau Bleu for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Terra or Chapeau Bleu?

Chapeau Bleu lasts longest (Chapeau Bleu 78/100, Terra 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Terra or Chapeau Bleu?

Chapeau Bleu projects furthest (Chapeau Bleu 68/100, Terra 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Terra and Chapeau Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Tuberose.

Is Terra or Chapeau Bleu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Terra is the stronger pick. For winter, Chapeau Bleu is the stronger pick. Terra suits daytime wear; Chapeau Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Terra and Chapeau Bleu?

Terra has top notes of Galbanum, Violet, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Cyclamen, Tuberose and Freesia, a base of Musk, Orris Root, Virginia Cedar and Heliotrope. 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.