Psychedelique Eau de Parfum vs Desire Blue Eau de Toilette
Psychedelique EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2011 | Year | 2002 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Desire Blue EDT
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Which Should You Buy?
This is *the* patchouli fragrance, a divisive beast but an absolute masterpiece for those who get it. Expect an intense, earthy chocolate cake journey. Not for the faint-hearted, but pure gold if you love a statement scent.
Desire Blue is a curiously divisive blue frag, with some loving its fresh, fruity sweetness and claiming it's unique, whilst others find it unbearably synthetic, cloying, and an all-round scrubber. A 'love-it-or-hate-it' without much middle ground, but often found cheap, so you can test the waters yourself.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent sillage and long-lasting nature, coupled with its intense patchouli profile, make it largely unsuitable for office wear. However, the deep, rich amber and patchouli notes are perfect for making a bold statement on a date or at a formal event.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, aquatic, and fruity profile makes it suitable for casual wear and sports, especially in warm weather. While some find it office-appropriate due to its non-offensive nature in lighter doses, its sweetness and potential for synthetic harshness make it less ideal for formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both share Musk, Amber notes
Adds benzoin and bergamot, drops citrus and geranium
Where to buy
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