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This Is Not A Blue Bottle Eau de Parfum bottle This Is Not A Blue Bottle EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender M
2015 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
L'Envol de Cartier Eau de Toilette bottle L'Envol de Cartier EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - This Is Not A Blue Bottle EDP
This one's a proper head-scratcher. A love-it-or-hate-it enigma with a split personality - fresh and clean for some, a synthetic nightmare for others. Definitely test before you buy a full bottle.
Acquired
Our Verdict - L'Envol de Cartier EDT
A quiet hit that's flown under the radar, L'Envol EDT is a warm, musky honey scent that many consider superior to its EDP sibling. It's refined and comforting, despite some finding it a bit too mature or 'safe'.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
This Is Not A Blue Bottle EDP
L'Envol de Cartier EDT

Notes

Only in This Is Not A Blue Bottle
Aldehydes 57% Orange 43%
Only in L'Envol de Cartier
Citrus 55% Artemisia 45%
Shared Notes
Honey 54% vs 100%
Only in This Is Not A Blue Bottle
Geranium 45%
Shared Notes
Musk 41% vs 54%
Only in This Is Not A Blue Bottle
Patchouli 34% Amber 25%
Only in L'Envol de Cartier
Guaiac Wood 45%

Accords

This Is Not A Blue Bottle L'Envol de Cartier
100%
Aldehydic
71%
Honey
100%
84%
Musky
71%
78%
Citrus
81%
73%
Patchouli
73%
Fresh Spicy
57%
Herbal
72%
71%
Sweet
69%
69%
Fresh
56%
64%
Powdery
58%
Woody
64%
60%
Amber
Aromatic
58%
100%
Honey shared
71%
100%
Musky shared
84%
71%
Citrus shared
78%
81%
73%
Fresh Spicy shared
73%
57%
72%
Sweet shared
71%
69%
Fresh shared
69%
56%
Powdery shared
64%
58%
64%
60%
58%

Performance

This Is Not A Blue Bottle L'Envol de Cartier
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

This Is Not A Blue Bottle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and unique character make it a bit much for the office. However, its freshness and intriguing development mean it could work well for casual outings and even a daring date, but it's not a classic choice for formal events or sports.

L'Envol de Cartier

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and clean, honey-musk scent make it highly suitable for office wear, as noted by several reviewers. It's versatile enough for casual settings and some dates, but its subdued nature means it might get lost in a formal event and definitely isn't for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
50%
Key Similarities

Both lean musky, citrus, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

This Is Not A Blue Bottle EDP
L'Envol de Cartier EDT
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