Desire Blue Eau de Toilette vs Nymphaea Eau de Toilette
Desire Blue EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDT |
| M | Gender | F |
| 2002 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Nymphaea EDT
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
This aquatic floral is a pleasant, fresh scent, but its fleeting nature leaves many wanting more. If you're after a subtle, clean aroma, it's a winner, but don't expect it to stick around all day.
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Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean aquatic profile and poor longevity make it ideal for casual wear, office environments, or even active settings where a subtle scent is preferred. It's too light for formal occasions and might disappear too quickly for a date.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean citrus, fruity, aquatic
Adds blackcurrant and citrus, drops benzoin and bergamot
Where to buy
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