Is Aromara Blue Essence a dupe of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman?
Blue Talisman EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Blue Essence Extrait
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Blue Talisman
- Blue Essence
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a bit of a mixed bag; while it's a compliment magnet for many, some find it too synthetic and overpriced for a basic, feminine-leaning scent. Don't fall for the hype without testing it first, as it clearly doesn't work for everyone.
Blue Essence goes after Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman's fruity-fresh niche signature, keeping the pear-bergamot opening and the modern musky-woody base largely intact. It's a simpler, less transparent build than the £295 original, but for a fresh daily wear at a fraction of the price it's a fair trade.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and often-described 'inoffensive' nature makes it ideal for office and casual wear. While some find it quite strong, its generally mass-appealing profile also suits dates, but it might be too vibrant and casual for formal events.
Seasons
A fresh, fruity-woody composition best suited to spring and summer wear.
Occasions
Clean and versatile, works well for casual days and dates, less suited to strictly formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Cedar, Ginger
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.
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