BLV II Eau de Parfum bottle BLV II
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2009 Year 2005
££ Price Tier ££££
Cuir Amethyste Eau de Parfum bottle Cuir Amethyste

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - BLV II Eau de Parfum
BLV II is a confusing blend - a delicate, clean scent that utterly lacks presence, frustrating many who love its unique character but are let down by its vanishing act. A whisper in a world of shouts.
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Our Verdict - Cuir Amethyste Eau de Parfum
A truly polarising scent. Some find Cuir Amethyste's violet-leather combo divine, a "holy grail" of elegance and sensuality. Others recoil from a "chemical soup," or a "wet animal hide" with cloying sweetness. Expect love-it-or-hate-it reactions.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4% 10%
Floral 20% 20%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 4% 4%
Sweet 28% 24%
Warm 14% 19%
Woody 15% 15%
Earthy 22% 18%
Animalic 6% 4%
Fresh 9% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
BLV II EdP
Cuir Amethyste EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 29% vs 30%
Only in BLV II Eau de Parfum
Iris 42% Vetiver 29%
Only in Cuir Amethyste Eau de Parfum
Violet 38% Birch 32%
Shared Notes
Benzoin 16% vs 38%
Labdanum 13% vs 32%
Only in Cuir Amethyste Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 29%

Accords

BLV II Eau de Parfum Cuir Amethyste Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
83%
64%
Amber
100%
56%
Woody
96%
76%
Violet Floral
95%
Leather
80%
Patchouli
74%
Smoky
70%
Vanilla
66%
65%
Anis
Balsamic
61%
60%
Floral
52%
Iris
50%
Musky
50%
Earthy
Powdery shared
100%
83%
Amber shared
64%
100%
Woody shared
56%
96%
Violet Floral shared
76%
95%
80%
74%
70%
66%
65%
61%
60%
52%
50%
50%

Performance

BLV II Eau de Parfum Cuir Amethyste Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

BLV II Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual

Its clean, airy, and subtle nature makes it highly suitable for the office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. However, its often-criticised weak longevity and projection hold it back from being ideal for dates or formal events where more presence is typically desired.

Cuir Amethyste Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and distinctive, alluring character, Cuir Amethyste is best suited for evening and formal events, though some find it acceptable for special office wear. Its depth and richness make it too imposing for casual or sport settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
85%
Accord
50%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, Violet Floral accords and Violet, Labdanum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

BLV II Eau de Parfum
Cuir Amethyste Eau de Parfum
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