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Blue de Chance Eau de Parfum bottle Blue de Chance EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2022 Year 2019
£ Price Tier ££
Proof Eau de Toilette bottle Proof EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blue de Chance EDP
Skip this one. Despite the promise of a well-known original, Blue de Chance is a deeply disappointing blue fragrance. It's aggressively synthetic, smells cheap, and performs terribly. There are far better, and frankly cheaper, alternatives out there. A resounding no from us.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Proof EDT
Proof by Abercrombie & Fitch is a modern eau de toilette that balances freshness with woody and spicy undertones, making it versatile for day-to-day wear.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blue de Chance EDP
Proof EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 32% vs 46%
Only in Blue de Chance
Ginger 38% Nutmeg 29%
Only in Proof
Pepper 54%
Shared Notes
Musk 18% vs 31%
Sandalwood 15% vs 26%
Cedar 12% vs 42%

Accords

Blue de Chance Proof
100%
Citrus
70%
72%
Fresh Spicy
90%
77%
Woody
80%
69%
Aromatic
61%
Musky
56%
Amber
55%
Powdery
49%
Green
47%
Balsamic
Citrus shared
100%
70%
Fresh Spicy shared
72%
90%
Woody shared
77%
80%
69%
61%
56%
55%
49%
47%

Performance

Blue de Chance Proof
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Blue de Chance

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

No strong occasion fit

Given the poor longevity and generally synthetic, unpleasant smell reported by many, this isn't suitable for most occasions. While 'blue' fragrances typically offer versatility, this particular scent's execution limits its wearability to very casual, non-committal settings where it might quickly fade or be unnoticed.

Proof

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Summer Winter

The balance of fresh, spicy, and woody elements makes it versatile across seasons, with a slight preference for cooler months due to its spicy and woody accents.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and balanced profile make it suitable for casual, office, and semi-formal occasions, while less appropriate for sports or formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blue de Chance EDP
Proof EDT
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