90%
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Blue Homme Eau de Parfum bottle Blue Homme
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
- Year 2014
£ Price Tier ££
Bayolea Eau de Toilette bottle Bayolea

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blue Homme Eau de Parfum
This one's a mixed bag, to put it mildly. Some rave about its fresh, clean vibe and bang-for-your-buck value, hailing it as a solid alternative to a classic. Others find it utterly synthetic, generic, and a cheap imitation that misses the mark entirely. Definitely not a safe blind buy, as individual skin chemistry plays a huge role here.
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Our Verdict - Bayolea Eau de Toilette
Penhaligon's Bayolea is a classic barbershop scent reimagined for modern tastes. It's a crisp, green, and uniquely spicy take on fresh citrus, though opinions vary on whether the lemongrass is a brilliant twist or an overpowering element. A surprisingly polarising freshie, but unequivocally high quality.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 26% 27%
Floral 13% 8%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 13% 11%
Sweet 15% 12%
Warm 11% 18%
Woody 12% 16%
Earthy 13% 12%
Animalic 5% 4%
Fresh 24% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blue Homme EdP
Bayolea EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 14% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Lavender 26% vs 26%
Only in Blue Homme Eau de Parfum
Rosemary 29% Nutmeg 23% Jasmine 22%
Only in Bayolea Eau de Toilette
Pepper 28% Neroli 23% Cardamom 22%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 18% vs 17%
Cedar 17% vs 19%
Patchouli 17% vs 15%
Amber 16% vs 15%
Musk 14% vs 15%
Only in Blue Homme Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 15%
Only in Bayolea Eau de Toilette
Sandalwood 16%

Accords

Blue Homme Eau de Parfum Bayolea Eau de Toilette
100%
Citrus
100%
66%
Fresh Spicy
81%
52%
Woody
65%
61%
Aromatic
60%
Lavender
46%
Herbal
45%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
81%
Woody shared
52%
65%
Aromatic shared
61%
60%
46%
45%

Performance

Blue Homme Eau de Parfum Bayolea Eau de Toilette
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Blue Homme Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and moderate nature makes it a good fit for everyday casual wear and office settings, as noted by several reviewers. While some praise its performance for summer, its average longevity and projection, combined with the fresh profile, make it less ideal for formal events or high-impact date nights, though it's still pleasant enough.

Bayolea Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage make it suitable for office and casual wear. The barbershop vibe, while refined, might be too traditional for some modern formal settings, and its moderate performance prevents it from being a powerhouse date night choice.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
87%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blue Homme Eau de Parfum
Bayolea Eau de Toilette
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