Blue Label Eau de Parfum bottle Blue Label
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2004 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Cedro di Taormina Eau de Parfum bottle Cedro di Taormina

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blue Label
Givenchy Blue Label is a divisive freshie with a vocal fanbase, but a significant number of people find it generic, fleeting, or even outright unpleasant. It's safe, but not for everyone, nor will it be particularly memorable.
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Our Verdict - Cedro di Taormina
A delightful, fresh woody-citrus that perfectly captures Italian summer vibes. Though sadly discontinued, this crowd-pleaser garners widespread love for its uplifting character, despite some gripes about its subtle projection.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 29% 17%
Floral 5% 6%
Fruity 4% 1%
Green 13% 19%
Sweet 2% 3%
Warm 19% 17%
Woody 22% 23%
Earthy 12% 11%
Animalic 0% 1%
Fresh 26% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blue Label EdP
Cedro di Taormina EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 31% vs 44%
Lavender 26% vs 55%
Shared Notes
Cedar 41% vs 46%
Vetiver 32% vs 30%
Only in Blue Label
Frankincense 26%
Only in Cedro di Taormina
Labdanum 24%

Accords

Blue Label Cedro di Taormina
100%
Fresh Spicy
99%
72%
Woody
100%
96%
Citrus
91%
90%
Aromatic
96%
Green
61%
50%
Lavender
60%
Fresh
58%
48%
Herbal
52%
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
99%
Woody shared
72%
100%
Citrus shared
96%
91%
Aromatic shared
90%
96%
61%
Lavender shared
50%
60%
58%
Herbal shared
48%
52%

Performance

Blue Label Cedro di Taormina
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Blue Label

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and the office, as it's generally inoffensive. However, its perceived lack of uniqueness and moderate performance limit its appeal for dates or formal events, where something more distinctive and long-lasting is often preferred.

Cedro di Taormina

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage make it suitable for office wear and perfect for casual outings or sports. While elegant enough for some dates, its subdued projection might not be ideal for formal events where bolder scents shine.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
92%
Accord
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Lavender, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blue Label
Cedro di Taormina
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