BLV II Eau de Parfum vs I-Ristretto Eau de Parfum

BLV II

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2009	Year	2022
££	Price Tier	££

I-Ristretto

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BLV II

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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 - I-Ristretto Eau de Parfum

This one's a divisive brew; some say it nails the coffee and iris blend, others find it a musty, fleeting disappointment. A 'try before you buy' is essential, especially if you're chasing that strong coffee hit.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	4%	0%
Floral	20%	26%
Fruity	1%	2%
Green	4%	2%
Sweet	28%	22%
Warm	14%	17%
Woody	15%	15%
Earthy	22%	26%
Animalic	6%	7%
Fresh	9%	6%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

BLV II EdP

I-Ristretto EdP

Notes

Only in BLV II Eau de Parfum

Violet 30% Star Anise 26% Licorice 26% Mandarin 17%

Only in I-Ristretto Eau de Parfum

Coffee 56% Pink Pepper 44%

Shared Notes

Iris 41% vs 55%

Only in BLV II Eau de Parfum

Patchouli 29% Vetiver 29%

Only in I-Ristretto Eau de Parfum

Violet 44%

Only in BLV II Eau de Parfum

Cotton Flower 20% Musk 19% Benzoin 17% Tonka Bean 16% Amber 15% Labdanum 14%

Only in I-Ristretto Eau de Parfum

Cashmeran 58% Patchouli 42%

Accords

BLV II Eau de Parfum I-Ristretto Eau de Parfum

100%

Powdery

100%

76%

Violet Floral

90%

52%

Iris

80%

79%

Soft Spicy

56%

Woody

73%

65%

Anis

64%

Amber

60%

Floral

45%

Coffee

58%

50%

Earthy

55%

50%

Musky

52%

Warm Spicy

52%

Powdery shared

100%

Violet Floral shared

76%

90%

Iris shared

52%

80%

Soft Spicy

79%

Woody shared

56%

73%

Anis

65%

Amber

64%

Floral shared

60%

45%

Coffee

58%

Earthy shared

50%

55%

Musky shared

50%

52%

Warm Spicy

52%

Performance

BLV II Eau de Parfum I-Ristretto Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

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.

I-Ristretto Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Office Date

Its intimate projection and moderate longevity make it suitable for close-quarters wear, like office or casual settings, rather than needing to project across a room. The powdery, coffee-floral blend is versatile but perhaps too understated for very formal events or too cloying for sport.