Shades Blue Eau de Parfum bottle Shades Blue
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shades Blue Eau de Parfum
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 - Berlin Eau de Parfum
A divisive scent for the freshie fanatic - some love its lively citrus and peppery bite, others find it too generic and fleeting. It's a clean, modern take on a classic profile, but be prepared for discussions about its lasting power.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 24% 21%
Floral 0% 0%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 13% 16%
Sweet 6% 4%
Warm 23% 19%
Woody 26% 25%
Earthy 11% 20%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 27% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shades Blue EdP
Berlin EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 38% vs 29%
Lemon 19% vs 25%
Only in Shades Blue Eau de Parfum
Cardamom 23% Bergamot 19%
Only in Berlin Eau de Parfum
Clementine 23% Pepper 22%
Only in Berlin Eau de Parfum
Tea 55% Pepper 45%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 22% vs 45%
Patchouli 20% vs 24%
Cedar 18% vs 30%
Only in Shades Blue Eau de Parfum
Spicy 20% Sandalwood 19%

Accords

Shades Blue Eau de Parfum Berlin Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
65%
81%
Citrus
100%
92%
Aromatic
64%
82%
Fresh Spicy
58%
47%
Green
50%
48%
Earthy
48%
46%
Patchouli
Woody shared
100%
65%
Citrus shared
81%
100%
Aromatic shared
92%
64%
Fresh Spicy shared
82%
58%
Green shared
47%
50%
Earthy shared
48%
48%
46%

Performance

Shades Blue Eau de Parfum Berlin Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

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.

Berlin 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

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as many reviewers noted for everyday use. Limited longevity and soft sillage mean it wouldn't project well for dates or formal events, though it could work for a quick gym session.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
90%
Accord
89%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Patchouli, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shades Blue Eau de Parfum
Berlin Eau de Parfum
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