Shades Blue Eau de Parfum bottle Shades Blue
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2016 Year 2022
£ Price Tier ££
Full Speed Surfer Eau de Toilette bottle Full Speed Surfer

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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 - Full Speed Surfer
This one's a proper budget-friendly ozonic blast, a bit of a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect clean, fresh vibes with a powerful projection that leans into 'washing powder' territory for some. Solid performance for the price, if you can stomach the synthetic edge.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 24% 13%
Floral 0% 0%
Fruity 2% 0%
Green 13% 12%
Sweet 6% 6%
Warm 23% 21%
Woody 26% 14%
Earthy 11% 18%
Animalic 0% 2%
Fresh 27% 37%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shades Blue EdP
Full Speed Surfer EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 17% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 22% vs 27%
Patchouli 20% vs 36%
Only in Full Speed Surfer
Labdanum 36%

Accords

Shades Blue Full Speed Surfer
100%
Woody
67%
Ozonic
100%
92%
Aromatic
96%
68%
Warm Spicy
96%
47%
Green
87%
82%
Fresh Spicy
81%
81%
Citrus
72%
46%
Patchouli
60%
Amber
58%
48%
Earthy
48%
Woody shared
100%
67%
100%
Aromatic shared
92%
96%
Warm Spicy shared
68%
96%
Green shared
47%
87%
Fresh Spicy shared
82%
81%
Citrus shared
81%
72%
Patchouli shared
46%
60%
58%
Earthy shared
48%
48%

Performance

Shades Blue Full Speed Surfer
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.

Full Speed Surfer

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its powerful sillage and strong ozonic character make it less suitable for formal or intimate settings like dates. However, its refreshing and lasting nature is perfect for casual wear, especially during hot weather, and ideal for sports given its energetic vibe.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
90%
Notes
86%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Green accords and Mint, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shades Blue
Full Speed Surfer
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