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Voilà vs Imagine Bleu

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

Updated 7 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Voilà takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Voilà

    Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.

  • Imagine Bleu

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Voilà2/3
Imagine Bleu1/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Voilà
Sillage & projection
Imagine Bleu
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Voilà

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
VoilàMarc de la Morandiere
Imagine BleuJean Louis Vermeil
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 20%Had 15%Want 65%
3.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 7%Had 14%Want 79%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

25%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage33
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate50
Category winners

LongevityVoilà

SillageImagine Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value13
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
white floral77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
fruity100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
patchouli69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
RaspberryPeachBergamotGrapefruitItalian LemonApple
Heart2-3 hrs
Orange BlossomJasmineWhite WoodsVioletPatchouli
Base4-6 hrs
VanillaMusk
Top
PeachThymeBlack CurrantRaspberryLemonPineappleGrapefruitApple
Heart
HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationRoseYlang-YlangLilyOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliAmberOakmossSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Peach, Grapefruit and Italian Lemon. Durations are only published for Voilà, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night32
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 40%Work 31%Date 17%Party 12%
Men33
Unisex0
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,027

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,765

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVoilàHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Voilà by Marc de la Morandiere opens with a lively splash of tart raspberry, crisp Italian lemon, and sun-ripened peach. You get a quick two-minute alcohol lift right after spraying. Then the fruits settle into a cheerful, breezy haze. It smells bright and carefree. The heart introduces gentle orange blossom and soft …

Reviews →

Jean Louis Vermeil Imagine Bleu from 1989 is a complex vintage floral fruity blend. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of citrus and raspberry before settling into a dense heart of carnation and jasmine. Warm sandalwood and earthy oakmoss ground the base, making it ideal for brisk spring days when you want a nosta…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Voilà or Imagine Bleu?

Voilà takes 2 of 3 categories. Voilà is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Imagine Bleu is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Voilà for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Choose Imagine Bleu for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Voilà or Imagine Bleu?

Voilà lasts longest (Voilà 47/100, Imagine Bleu 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Voilà or Imagine Bleu?

Imagine Bleu projects furthest (Imagine Bleu 38/100, Voilà 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Voilà and Imagine Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Peach, Grapefruit and Italian Lemon.

Is Voilà or Imagine Bleu better for summer or winter?

Voilà suits daytime wear; Imagine Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Voilà and Imagine Bleu?

Voilà has top notes of Raspberry, Peach, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, White Woods and Violet, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Imagine Bleu has top notes of Peach, Thyme, Black Currant and Raspberry, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Carnation and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.

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