L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette bottle L' Bleue d'Issey
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2004 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Mon Vetiver Eau de Parfum bottle Mon Vetiver

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Mon Vetiver Eau de Parfum
Mon Vetiver is a light, clean-cut vetiver that's surprisingly divisive. Some love its fresh, gin-and-tonic vibe, calling it an underrated gem, while others find it dull, weak, or even nauseatingly boozy.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19% 14%
Floral 7% 3%
Fruity 3% 0%
Green 18% 23%
Sweet 11% 4%
Warm 13% 5%
Woody 25% 31%
Earthy 14% 17%
Animalic 1% 4%
Fresh 23% 29%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L' Bleue d'Issey EdT
Mon Vetiver EdP

Notes

Accords

L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette Mon Vetiver Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
93%
97%
Aromatic
100%
88%
Fresh Spicy
54%
60%
Citrus
58%
40%
Earthy
54%
Woody shared
100%
93%
Aromatic shared
97%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
88%
54%
Citrus shared
60%
58%
Earthy shared
40%
54%

Performance

L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette Mon Vetiver Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette

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.

Mon Vetiver Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and subtle nature makes it highly suitable for casual wear, office environments, and even sport. However, its often-criticised weak performance means it might struggle for impact in more formal or special date settings where a longer-lasting, bolder scent might be desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
79%
Accord
98%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Citrus accords and Lime, Juniper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette
Mon Vetiver Eau de Parfum
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