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Blu Mediterraneo - Ginepro di Sardegna Eau de Parfum bottle Blu Mediterraneo - Ginepro di Sardegna EDP
EDP Concentration EDC
U Gender U
2014 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper Cologne bottle London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper EDC

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blu Mediterraneo - Ginepro di Sardegna EDP
A love-it-or-hate-it scent for some, but a masterpiece for many, this is one of Acqua di Parma's most distinctive Blu Mediterraneo offerings. It's a proper grown-up juniper-spice bomb that screams masculine elegance, especially now it's been discontinued.
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Our Verdict - London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper EDC
A truly divisive scent: some find it a unique, cozy embrace, while others are put off by a jarring sweetness or a lack of impactful woody character. It's not a safe blind buy, but for those it clicks with, it's a signature-worthy experience.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blu Mediterraneo - Ginepro di Sardegna EDP
London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper EDC

Notes

Blu Mediterraneo - Ginepro di Sardegna
London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper
Cumin 56% Pimiento 44%
Only in Blu Mediterraneo - Ginepro di Sardegna
Cypress 57% Sage 43%
Only in London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper
Juniper 100%
Shared Notes
Cedar 100% vs 100%

Accords

Blu Mediterraneo - Ginepro di Sardegna London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper
100%
Fresh Spicy
87%
78%
Woody
100%
79%
Aromatic
81%
Fresh
46%
42%
Citrus
40%
Herbal
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
87%
Woody shared
78%
100%
Aromatic shared
79%
81%
46%
42%
40%

Performance

Blu Mediterraneo - Ginepro di Sardegna London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Blu Mediterraneo - Ginepro di Sardegna

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and 'office-friendly' nature, as noted by several reviewers, make Ginepro suitable for professional settings and closer encounters like dates. While its fresh spicy character allows for casual wear, the underlying classic and refined elements might feel a bit too 'dressed up' for sporty activities.

London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its blend of woody and spicy notes, coupled with somewhat inconsistent performance across users, makes it versatile for casual and date settings, where its unique character can shine without being overbearing. While some find it office-appropriate due to its nuanced nature, its occasional intensity might be less suitable for formal or active environments.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blu Mediterraneo - Ginepro di Sardegna EDP
London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper EDC
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