Shades Blue
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2010 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
L’Eau Pour Homme
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
This one is a divisive, frustratingly short-lived scent that will either be dismissed as an air freshener or beloved for its unique, tranquil freshness. A steal if you buy it on sale, but don't expect it to last.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 24% | 20% |
| Floral | 0% | 3% |
| Fruity | 2% | 2% |
| Green | 13% | 27% |
| Sweet | 6% | 6% |
| Warm | 23% | 18% |
| Woody | 26% | 23% |
| Earthy | 11% | 10% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 27% | 29% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and sports, but its reported poor longevity and light sillage mean it struggles against other environments. While some might wear it to the office, its lack of projection isn't ideal for a formal evening out.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Cardamom, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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