Himalayan Blue Eau de Toilette bottle Himalayan Blue
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2012 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Vol d'Hirondelle Eau de Parfum bottle Vol d'Hirondelle

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Himalayan Blue
Himalayan Blue is a divisive scent that's either a uniquely tranquil tea experience or a forgettable disappointment. If you're after something genuinely different and enjoy tea-centric fragrances, it's worth a sniff, but bypass if you're chasing the hand cream's magic.
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Our Verdict - Vol d'Hirondelle
If you're after a juiced-up version of Hermès' Un Jardin en Méditerranée, this is it. While some might find it a bit safe, it delivers a complex, long-lasting citrus hit that's hard to beat and sure to impress.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 26% 25%
Floral 15% 16%
Fruity 4% 4%
Green 10% 12%
Sweet 13% 12%
Warm 10% 9%
Woody 17% 20%
Earthy 12% 10%
Animalic 9% 11%
Fresh 19% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Himalayan Blue EdT
Vol d'Hirondelle EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Petitgrain 34% vs 18%
Lemon 34% vs 15%
Mandarin 30% vs 14%

Accords

Himalayan Blue Vol d'Hirondelle
100%
Citrus
100%
90%
Floral
79%
Fresh
74%
Green
44%
52%
Aromatic
69%
65%
Woody
61%
60%
Fresh Spicy
52%
54%
Rose
52%
Sweet
50%
Herbal
49%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
90%
79%
Green shared
74%
44%
Aromatic shared
52%
69%
Woody shared
65%
61%
Fresh Spicy shared
60%
52%
54%
52%
Herbal shared
50%
49%

Performance

Himalayan Blue Vol d'Hirondelle
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Himalayan Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

This EDT is often described as subtle and close-wearing, making it perfect for office environments or casual wear. Its unique tea and citrus profile, though, isn't typically suited for formal events or romantic dates, despite some noting it's refreshing for warm weather sport.

Vol d'Hirondelle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting freshness make it ideal for casual wear and the office, where it won't overwhelm. While perhaps not formal, its sophisticated citrus profile could work for a relaxed date or a brisk sport session.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
85%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Green, Woody accords and Rose, Petitgrain notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Himalayan Blue
Vol d'Hirondelle
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