Bleu Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Bleu Noir
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Musk Makkah Eau de Parfum bottle Musk Makkah

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Bleu Noir
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bleu Noir
This one's a smooth operator - a clean, musky, woody scent that's a crowd-pleaser for many, though its performance can be a bit of a lottery. Expect a 'blue' vibe without the usual aquatic notes; it's a versatile choice that's often compared to designer faves, yet manages to carve out its own niche.
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Our Verdict - Musk Makkah
This one's a proper marmite scent - you'll either adore its eccentric, medicinal, animalic depths or recoil from its unapologetic ancient vibe. Not for the faint-hearted, it’s a challenging but deeply rewarding journey into old-world mystique.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 3% 2%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 4% 14%
Sweet 11% 8%
Warm 9% 13%
Woody 47% 42%
Earthy 19% 19%
Animalic 25% 26%
Fresh 7% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bleu Noir EdP
Musk Makkah EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 29% vs 17%
Amber 14% vs 13%

Accords

Bleu Noir Musk Makkah
100%
Woody
100%
Oud
90%
77%
Musky
70%
Green
70%
62%
Powdery
54%
50%
Amber
60%
54%
Aromatic
48%
Earthy
Woody shared
100%
100%
Oud
90%
Musky shared
77%
70%
70%
Powdery shared
62%
54%
Amber shared
50%
60%
54%
48%

Performance

Bleu Noir Musk Makkah
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Bleu Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Bleu Noir's clean, non-offensive woody-musk profile makes it ideal for the office. Its moderate projection and longevity mean it won't be overwhelming, while its versatile nature and 'fresh out of the shower' vibe are well-suited for casual wear and even the gym.

Musk Makkah

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Also Works:
Formal

Its potent, dense, and long-lasting nature, coupled with a highly unique and challenging medicinal-animalic profile, makes it unsuitable for most everyday settings like the office or sport. It's best reserved for formal, intimate, or evening occasions where its distinct character can be appreciated rather than overwhelm.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
85%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Musky, Powdery accords and Musk, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bleu Noir
Musk Makkah
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