Shades Blue Eau de Parfum bottle Shades Blue
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2016 Year 2017
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Club de Nuit Urban Man Eau de Parfum bottle Club de Nuit Urban Man

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shades Blue
This budget-friendly 'blue' scent is either a beastly bargain or a cheap, synthetic miss. Performance is a total lottery, so you might get a gem or you might get air freshener. Buy at your own risk - some love it, some regret it.
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Our Verdict - Club de Nuit Urban Man
This one's a divisive brew; some reckon it's a solid, clean, everyday go-to, while others can't stand the initial synthetic blast and poor performance. Don't blind buy, and consider letting it macerate if you do.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 24% 18%
Floral 0% 4%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 13% 11%
Sweet 6% 6%
Warm 23% 15%
Woody 26% 27%
Earthy 11% 19%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 27% 25%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shades Blue EdP
Club de Nuit Urban Man EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 38% vs 25%
Cardamom 23% vs 16%
Bergamot 19% vs 30%
Only in Shades Blue
Lemon 19%
Only in Club de Nuit Urban Man
Mint 28%
Shared Notes
Nutmeg 20% vs 19%
Ginger 20% vs 27%
Only in Club de Nuit Urban Man
Lavender 28% Cedar 26%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 22% vs 29%
Patchouli 20% vs 29%
Sandalwood 18% vs 23%
Only in Shades Blue
Spicy 20% Cedar 19%
Only in Club de Nuit Urban Man
Oakmoss 18%

Accords

Shades Blue Club de Nuit Urban Man
100%
Woody
100%
82%
Fresh Spicy
95%
92%
Aromatic
91%
81%
Citrus
79%
68%
Warm Spicy
63%
48%
Earthy
61%
47%
Green
58%
46%
Patchouli
52%
Lavender
49%
Powdery
46%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
82%
95%
Aromatic shared
92%
91%
Citrus shared
81%
79%
Warm Spicy shared
68%
63%
Earthy shared
48%
61%
Green shared
47%
58%
Patchouli shared
46%
52%
49%
46%

Performance

Shades Blue Club de Nuit Urban Man
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Shades Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it suitable for office wear, though varied performance means some might find it too fleeting. It's a casual scent by nature, described by some as an everyday go-to, and its potential for a strong opening makes it less ideal for formal settings.

Club de Nuit Urban Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, woody, and aromatic profile, coupled with a generally moderate projection and longevity (after maceration), makes it suitable for office, casual outings, and the gym. Many reviewers specifically mention it as an 'easy grab' for work or exercise. Its lack of 'wow factor' and more muted sillage make it less ideal for formal events or highly impactful dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
96%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
94%
Accord
95%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Mint, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shades Blue
Club de Nuit Urban Man
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