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L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette bottle L' Bleue d'Issey EDT
EDT Concentration EDC
M Gender M
2004 Year 2021
££ Price Tier £££££
Viking Cologne Cologne bottle Viking Cologne EDC

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L' Bleue d'Issey EDT
A truly polarising scent; some call it a masterpiece, others a disaster. Expect a unique, raw interpretation of nature, not a crowd-pleaser. Not truly 'blue' despite the bottle, so don't expect a typical freshie.
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Our Verdict - Viking Cologne EDC
Viking Cologne is a fresh, modern take on a classic masculine fougere. While praised for its invigorating citrus opening and sophisticated barber shop dry down, its performance can be polarising, with some experiencing great longevity while others are left wanting more.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L' Bleue d'Issey EDT
Viking Cologne EDC

Notes

Accords

L' Bleue d'Issey Viking Cologne
100%
Woody
80%
97%
Aromatic
100%
60%
Citrus
94%
88%
Fresh Spicy
82%
Lavender
54%
Herbal
50%
40%
Earthy
44%
Woody shared
100%
80%
Aromatic shared
97%
100%
Citrus shared
60%
94%
Fresh Spicy shared
88%
82%
54%
50%
Earthy shared
40%
44%

Performance

L' Bleue d'Issey Viking Cologne
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L' Bleue d'Issey

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its potent herbal and woody character, combined with reports of strong projection and long-lasting performance (for some), makes it less suitable for restricted office environments. However, its unique natural forest scent and versatility across seasons mean it fits well for casual outings, some date scenarios, and even certain formal settings where a distinctive aura is desired.

Viking Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh and clean aromatic profile makes it highly versatile, suitable for daily wear, including the office, without being overpowering. The energetic citrus and herbal accords also lend themselves well to casual and even sporty settings, though its more restrained performance on some wearers might limit its impact for formal evenings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L' Bleue d'Issey EDT
Viking Cologne EDC
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