Is Duppe Scents Ya Blue Me Away a dupe of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman?
Blue Talisman Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Ya Blue Me Away EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Blue Talisman
- Ya Blue Me Away
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This Extrait version of Blue Talisman is a divisive one. While some hail it as a masterpiece and a compliment magnet, others find it cloying, synthetic, or a redundant upgrade to the original EDP. Sample first to see if you get the pear nectar or the pickle juice.
Ya Blue Me Away captures Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman's pear-citrus-ginger opening convincingly, but the original's two proprietary, hard-to-replicate materials, Georgywood and Akigalawood, are what give Blue Talisman its distinctive sheer, diffusive dry-down, so this version's musk-amber-cedar base inevitably reads simpler and less unusual.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent extrait concentration and strong projection mean it's perhaps too much for a quiet office, despite its inherent freshness. However, its complex, long-lasting nature makes it excellent for dates, casual outings, and even formal events, offering depth without being overly stuffy.
Seasons
The pear-citrus opening and clean musk base suit warmer months best, though the woody undertone keeps it wearable into early autumn.
Occasions
Understated and clean, it works well for office wear and easy casual days; it's pleasant rather than a statement piece for formal or date-night settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Pear, Bergamot, Musk
Adds amber and cedar, drops amberwood and ambroxan
Where to buy
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