Armani Privé Bleu Lazuli Eau de Parfum vs Velvet Plum Tea Eau de Toilette

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Armani Privé Bleu Lazuli Eau de Parfum bottle Armani Privé Bleu Lazuli EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender U
2018 Year 2026
££££ Price Tier ££
Velvet Plum Tea Eau de Toilette bottle Velvet Plum Tea EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Armani Privé Bleu Lazuli EDP
Seriously underrated in the wider world, Bleu Lazuli is a masterpiece for those in the know. It's a smooth, luxurious shapeshifter that blends spicy, sweet, and comforting accords into a truly addictive and unique experience, though some find it a touch too sweet or subtle.
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Our Verdict - Velvet Plum Tea EDT
Velvet Plum Tea isn't quite the plum-tea bomb you might expect from the name. Instead, it's a divisive, sultry oud-heavy offering that some will adore and others will find a bit 'boujee house furniture'.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Armani Privé Bleu Lazuli EDP
Velvet Plum Tea EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 20% vs 33%
Only in Armani Privé Bleu Lazuli
Mate 41% Cardamom 38%
Only in Velvet Plum Tea
Anise 33% Apple 33%
Shared Notes
Plum 43% vs 16%
Osmanthus 33% vs 16%
Only in Armani Privé Bleu Lazuli
Jasmine 24%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 24% vs 25%
Sandalwood 17% vs 25%
Only in Armani Privé Bleu Lazuli
Honey 29% Tobacco 29%
Only in Velvet Plum Tea
Oud 25% Patchouli 25%

Accords

Armani Privé Bleu Lazuli Velvet Plum Tea
100%
Sweet
61%
96%
Fruity
100%
80%
Aromatic
75%
Warm Spicy
65%
72%
Floral
74%
73%
Honey
73%
Tobacco
Rose
73%
Oud
71%
55%
Woody
65%
64%
Vanilla
Green
61%
Fresh
60%
54%
Fresh Spicy
57%
Sweet shared
100%
61%
Fruity shared
96%
100%
80%
Warm Spicy shared
75%
65%
Floral shared
72%
74%
73%
73%
73%
Oud
71%
Woody shared
55%
65%
64%
61%
60%
Fresh Spicy shared
54%
57%

Performance

Armani Privé Bleu Lazuli Velvet Plum Tea
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Armani Privé Bleu Lazuli

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its intimate sillage means it's generally fine for office wear, though the sweetness might be divisive. It excels on dates and formal occasions thanks to its warm, sensual, and sophisticated profile. While elegant, it's versatile enough for elevated casual wear.

Velvet Plum Tea

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The prominent oud and warm spicy accords, described as 'sultry' and 'smouldering', make this a strong choice for dates and formal evening events. Its intensity and darker character make it less suitable for casual wear or the office.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
80%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, fruity, warm spicy

Key Differences

Adds anise and apple, drops cardamom and jasmine

Where to buy

Armani Privé Bleu Lazuli EDP
Velvet Plum Tea EDT
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