Inspired by Bleu
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2022 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Historic Olmeda
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Chanel's Bleu de Chanel (2010) - the Jacques Polge citrus-woody-aromatic masculine that became Chanel's biggest men's hit, here translated into a grapefruit-lemon-mint opening over a ginger heart and an incense-vetiver-cedar close. Honest dupe-fidelity for office and date wear at a fraction of the designer price.
This blue fragrance blends the best of its designer inspirations into one impressive, mass-appealing scent. It's a fantastic value, offering a familiar yet refined profile that's an easy grab for nearly any situation. Definitely a crowd-pleaser.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 20% | 17% |
| Floral | 7% | 10% |
| Fruity | 3% | 9% |
| Green | 6% | 8% |
| Sweet | 9% | 11% |
| Warm | 25% | 20% |
| Woody | 21% | 17% |
| Earthy | 8% | 8% |
| Animalic | 6% | 15% |
| Fresh | 23% | 23% |
Mood
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Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Grapefruit-mint opening lifts spring and summer; ginger-incense-vetiver close adds autumn and winter carry. A true four-season composition.
Occasions
A polished fresh-woody masculine works across office, date, casual, and formal. The grapefruit-mint lift keeps it from feeling heavy in daytime contexts.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, mass-appealing profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and the office, with many reviewers highlighting its suitability for daily use. While good performance supports its use for dates and some formal events, its 'blue' DNA is a bit too common for truly high-end formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Jasmine, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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