Shades Blue
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Skin Couture Classic Men
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.
Seriously, if you're after a budget-friendly option that punches way above its weight class, this is it. It’s got that crowd-pleasing, mass-appeal thing going on without feeling generic.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 24% | 17% |
| Floral | 0% | 0% |
| Fruity | 2% | 1% |
| Green | 13% | 10% |
| Sweet | 6% | 10% |
| Warm | 23% | 28% |
| Woody | 26% | 28% |
| Earthy | 11% | 12% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 27% | 23% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and fresh, clean profile make it versatile for daily wear, including the office, without being overpowering. The woody and spicy elements add enough sophistication for casual dates, but it might be a bit too casual for very formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Rosemary, Nutmeg notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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