Blue Label Eau de Parfum bottle Blue Label
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5th Element Eau de Toilette bottle 5th Element

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blue Label Eau de Parfum
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 - 5th Element Eau de Toilette
Balanced and versatile, 5th Element's subtle fresh spiciness delivers a modern twist on a classic scent, perfect for everyday wear.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 29% 26%
Floral 5% 8%
Fruity 4% 3%
Green 13% 8%
Sweet 2% 7%
Warm 19% 15%
Woody 22% 27%
Earthy 12% 7%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 26% 25%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blue Label EdP
5th Element EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 47% vs 30%
Only in Blue Label Eau de Parfum
Grapefruit 52%
Only in 5th Element Eau de Toilette
Lemon 27% Orange 23% Neroli 19%
Shared Notes
Pepper 31% vs 26%
Lavender 26% vs 42%
Cardamom 23% vs 31%
Only in Blue Label Eau de Parfum
Artemisia 20%
Shared Notes
Cedar 41% vs 42%
Vetiver 32% vs 26%
Only in Blue Label Eau de Parfum
Frankincense 26%
Only in 5th Element Eau de Toilette
Sandalwood 32%

Accords

Blue Label Eau de Parfum 5th Element Eau de Toilette
100%
Fresh Spicy
90%
96%
Citrus
80%
90%
Aromatic
72%
Woody
70%
Floral
60%
50%
Lavender
48%
Herbal
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
90%
Citrus shared
96%
80%
90%
Woody shared
72%
70%
60%
50%
48%

Performance

Blue Label Eau de Parfum 5th Element Eau de Toilette
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Blue Label Eau de Parfum

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.

5th Element Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Summer

The warm spicy and woody accords of 5th Element make it suitable for fall and spring when temperatures are moderate. It may be less ideal for the extremes of summer and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

With moderate projection and a subtle fresh spicy character, this fragrance works well in casual settings and for date nights. It's also appropriate for office wear, though may not stand out at formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
90%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Woody accords and Bergamot, Lavender notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blue Label Eau de Parfum
5th Element Eau de Toilette
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