L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette vs Viking Cologne Cologne

L' Bleue d'Issey

Edt	Concentration	Cologne
U	Gender	U
2004	Year	2021
££	Price Tier	£££££

Viking Cologne

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L' Bleue d'Issey

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Viking Cologne

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L' Bleue d'Issey

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

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

Citrus	19%	22%
Floral	7%	10%
Fruity	3%	4%
Green	18%	15%
Sweet	11%	9%
Warm	13%	13%
Woody	25%	21%
Earthy	14%	12%
Animalic	1%	0%
Fresh	23%	23%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

L' Bleue d'Issey EdT

Viking Cologne Cologne

Notes

Shared Notes

Mandarin 17% vs 29%

Only in L' Bleue d'Issey

Rosemary 29% Lime 21% Orange 17% Lemongrass 16%

Only in Viking Cologne

Lemon 25% Pink Pepper 23% Bergamot 22%

Shared Notes

Lavender 12% vs 28%

Only in L' Bleue d'Issey

Cypress 19% Juniper 16% Ginger 13% Pink Pepper 12% Star Anise 10% Rose 9% Nasturtium 9%

Only in Viking Cologne

Geranium 19% Rosemary 19% Sage 18% Nutmeg 15%

Shared Notes

Cedar 22% vs 19%

Patchouli 20% vs 16%

Sandalwood 18% vs 19%

Only in L' Bleue d'Issey

Oakmoss 20% Amber 18%

Only in Viking Cologne

Vetiver 26% Frankincense 18%

Accords

L' Bleue d'Issey Viking Cologne

100%

Woody

80%

97%

Aromatic

100%

60%

Citrus

94%

88%

Fresh Spicy

82%

Lavender

54%

Herbal

50%

Soft Spicy

48%

40%

Earthy

44%

Warm Spicy

44%

Woody shared

100%

80%

Aromatic shared

97%

100%

Citrus shared

60%

94%

Fresh Spicy shared

88%

82%

Lavender

54%

Herbal

50%

Soft Spicy

48%

Earthy shared

40%

44%

Warm Spicy

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.