For Him Bleu Noir Eau de Toilette vs Visit Eau de Parfum

For Him Bleu Noir

Edt	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2015	Year	2003
££	Price Tier	£

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - For Him Bleu Noir Eau de Toilette

A cool, enigmatic take on woods and musk, Bleu Noir is understated yet magnetic - a quietly sophisticated scent for men who command attention without raising their voice.

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Our Verdict - Visit Eau de Parfum

This Annick Menardo gem is a divisive love-it-or-hate-it scent. Some swear it's a £500 niche dupe, others call it 'boring' or 'ashtray vibes'. Reformulation rumours and temperamental performance mean it's a bit of a gamble, but the original was a unique, smoky, spicy-woody banger.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	6%
Floral	3%	4%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	3%	1%
Sweet	15%	11%
Warm	31%	32%
Woody	26%	19%
Earthy	10%	11%
Animalic	26%	27%
Fresh	9%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Top Notes

Cardamom 52% Nutmeg 48%

Top Notes

Nutmeg 26% Pink Pepper 23% Cardamom 20% Ginger 18% Bergamot 14%

Heart Notes

Musk 100%

Shared Notes

Cardamom 52% vs 19%

Nutmeg 47% vs 26%

Only in Visit Eau de Parfum

Pink Pepper 23% Ginger 18% Bergamot 14%

Only in For Him Bleu Noir Eau de Toilette

Musk 100%

Only in Visit Eau de Parfum

Incense 30% Cedar 30% Guaiac Wood 23% Labdanum 17%

Only in For Him Bleu Noir Eau de Toilette

Vetiver 28% Cedar 27% Ebony 24% Amber 21%

Only in Visit Eau de Parfum

Musk 51% Ambergris 49%

Accords

For Him Bleu Noir Eau de Toilette Visit Eau de Parfum

95%

Woody

100%

Amber

90%

35%

Fresh Spicy

81%

70%

Aromatic

46%

70%

Warm Spicy

66%

Smoky

66%

60%

Musky

57%

Balsamic

56%

40%

Powdery

51%

Soft Spicy

50%

30%

Earthy

Woody shared

95%

100%

Amber

90%

Fresh Spicy shared

35%

81%

Aromatic shared

70%

46%

Warm Spicy shared

70%

66%

Smoky

66%

Musky shared

60%

57%

Balsamic

56%

Powdery shared

40%

51%

Soft Spicy

50%

Earthy

30%

Performance

For Him Bleu Noir Eau de Toilette Visit Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

For Him Bleu Noir Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

The spicy-woody structure and musky depth make this ideal for fall and spring, while the clean freshness allows some versatility in cooler summer evenings and milder winter days.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its refined musky-woody profile is versatile and professional for office and casual settings, with enough sensuality for dates. Projection and warmth make it less optimal for sporty or ultra-formal settings.

Visit Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its moderate projection makes it suitable for office wear, while the warm, woody, and spicy character lends itself well to casual and date settings, especially in cooler weather. It's generally too subtle and not fresh enough for sport, and a touch too 'everyday' for peak formal events.