Shades Blue Eau de Parfum bottle Shades Blue
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Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur Eau de Toilette bottle Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur

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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 - Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur
This fresh, green Cartier offers a delightful, albeit fleeting, experience. It's a gorgeous scent profile that everyone loves, but be prepared for a disappearing act. If you don't mind reapplying, you'll adore its crisp, uplifting character.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 24% 21%
Floral 0% 3%
Fruity 2% 0%
Green 13% 15%
Sweet 6% 6%
Warm 23% 26%
Woody 26% 33%
Earthy 11% 5%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 27% 23%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shades Blue EdP
Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur EdT

Notes

Only in Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur
Petitgrain 100%
Only in Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur
Cardamom 100%

Accords

Shades Blue Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur
100%
Woody
86%
92%
Aromatic
100%
68%
Warm Spicy
84%
82%
Fresh Spicy
49%
81%
Citrus
79%
47%
Green
69%
Herbal
49%
48%
Earthy
46%
Patchouli
Woody shared
100%
86%
Aromatic shared
92%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
68%
84%
Fresh Spicy shared
82%
49%
Citrus shared
81%
79%
Green shared
47%
69%
49%
48%
46%

Performance

Shades Blue Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur
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.

Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and green profile, coupled with moderate to weak performance, makes it perfect for casual wear, office settings where subtlety is key, and post-workout refreshment. The low sillage means it's not ideal for formal events or date nights where a bolder statement might be desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
80%
Accord
87%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Cedar, Cardamom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shades Blue
Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur
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