Moonstone Bleu
French Avenue2024
Side by side
Moonstone Bleu vs. Bleu de Chanel
Is Moonstone Bleu better than Bleu de Chanel?
Bleu de Chanel rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
AmberAldehydesBlack PepperPatchouliWhite Musk
lavenderwoodyfresharomaticaquaticfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Moonstone Bleu and Bleu de Chanel?
| Moonstone Bleu | Bleu de Chanel | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2024 | 2010 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Carole Calmettes | Jacques Polge |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Moonstone Bleu and Bleu de Chanel smell?
Moonstone Bleu
Lavender
Honey
Woody
Aldehydic
Metallic
Fresh
Aromatic
Aquatic
Bleu de Chanel
Fresh
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Aquatic
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Moonstone Bleu and Bleu de Chanel share?
Top
AldehydesAquatic NotesBlack PepperCardamomMetallic NotesViolet Leaf
CitrusesPink PepperLemonSicilian lemonMintVetiverBergamotAldehydesCoriander
Heart
BeeswaxCyclamenLavenderLeatherLime
GrapefruitCedarNutmegJasmineLabdanumIso E SuperMelon
Base
AmberCedarwoodGurjumHoneyMyrrhOakmossPatchouliTonka BeanVanillaWhite MuskWoody Notes
GingerIncenseSandalwoodAmberFrankincenseNew Caledonian sandalwoodAmberwoodPatchouliWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Black PepperCardamom
GingerPink PepperNutmegCoriander
Woody Notes
CedarwoodWoody Notes
SandalwoodCedarIso E SuperNew Caledonian sandalwood
Citric Notes
Lime
GrapefruitLemonSicilian lemonBergamot
Amber
Amber
AmberAmberwood
Floral Notes
CyclamenLavender
Jasmine
Resinous Notes
Beeswax
FrankincenseLabdanum
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Balsamic Notes
Gurjum
Incense
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Violet Leaf
Vetiver
Musk
White Musk
White Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Moonstone Bleu and Bleu de Chanel work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Moonstone Bleu or Bleu de Chanel?
| Moonstone Bleu | Bleu de Chanel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Moonstone Bleu and Bleu de Chanel?
The comparison to Penhaligon's Sartorial isn't wrong, but it undersells what French Avenue did here. This isn't a copy, it's a reinterpretation with sharper aldehydes and less of the original's.Moonstone Bleu
Versatile enough for daily wear, interesting enough to stand out. The vetiver-grapefruit pairing gives it an edge that's hard to place. Clean enough to trust, warm enough to remember.Bleu de Chanel
The hunt
Where to buy Moonstone Bleu and Bleu de Chanel
| Moonstone Bleu | Bleu de Chanel | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $148.58ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $187.00ecosmetics |
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