87%
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Liam Blue Shine Eau de Parfum bottle Liam Blue Shine
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 1997
£ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Liam Blue Shine
This blue fragrance is a bit of a mixed bag; while the scent itself is widely praised as an excellent dupe for ADG Profondo, its staying power is undeniably divisive. Prepare to overspray and be patient, as it truly improves with 'maceration'.
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Our Verdict - Cold
This 90s powerhouse is a divisive blast from the past. While some find its fresh, clean aroma a nostalgic masterpiece and fantastic value, others are put off by its perceived synthetic nature and dated, even 'grandpa' vibes. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 14%
Floral 11% 16%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 10% 11%
Sweet 11% 7%
Warm 15% 12%
Woody 9% 12%
Earthy 17% 14%
Animalic 11% 9%
Fresh 33% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Liam Blue Shine EdP
Cold EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 39% vs 41%
Shared Notes
Musk 37% vs 37%
Patchouli 29% vs 29%
Only in Liam Blue Shine
Amber 33%
Only in Cold
Vetiver 33%

Accords

Liam Blue Shine Cold
100%
Aromatic
100%
92%
Fresh Spicy
89%
76%
Marine
70%
Citrus
68%
Aldehydic
61%
Lavender
60%
55%
Woody
52%
51%
Powdery
47%
Musky
50%
Herbal
50%
Fresh
49%
48%
Salty
Earthy
44%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
92%
89%
76%
Citrus shared
70%
68%
61%
60%
Woody shared
55%
52%
51%
Musky shared
47%
50%
50%
49%
48%
44%

Performance

Liam Blue Shine Cold
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Liam Blue Shine

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, mass-appealing aquatic profile makes it highly suitable for casual and sport wear, often mentioned as an 'easy reach'. The lighter projection and short longevity, particularly before maceration, mean it’s office-safe but less ideal for dates or formal events where stronger presence is desired.

Cold

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and sometimes strong character makes it suitable for casual wear and sports, as many reviewers noted its gym appropriateness. However, its intensity and lack of overt sophistication reduce its suitability for formal settings and dates, though its 'clean' vibe can work for office use if applied lightly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
82%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Citrus accords and Patchouli, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Liam Blue Shine
Cold
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