Blu Mare Eau de Parfum bottle Blu Mare
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2024 Year 2018
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Al Sheik Platinum Edition Eau de Parfum bottle Al Sheik Platinum Edition

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blu Mare
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Blu Mare is a beast - a marine-woody powerhouse that some find exhilaratingly fresh and unique, while others are utterly repulsed by its sheer force and challenging notes. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Al Sheik Platinum Edition
This one's a bold tribute to a well-known aquatic hit, delivering that fresh, energetic punch without breaking the bank. It's a confident, marine-woody scent that stands out.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 21% 18%
Floral 3% 13%
Fruity 3% 4%
Green 12% 11%
Sweet 2% 10%
Warm 6% 13%
Woody 16% 9%
Earthy 20% 19%
Animalic 10% 11%
Fresh 37% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blu Mare EdP
Al Sheik Platinum Edition EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 24% vs 33%
Only in Al Sheik Platinum Edition
Bay Leaf 56% Jasmine 44%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 56% vs 23%
Ambergris 43% vs 38%
Only in Al Sheik Platinum Edition
Patchouli 19% Guaiac Wood 19%

Accords

Blu Mare Al Sheik Platinum Edition
100%
Aromatic
72%
85%
Citrus
100%
51%
Amber
100%
81%
Woody
78%
Animalic
73%
72%
Marine
68%
63%
Fresh Spicy
72%
61%
Mossy
65%
52%
Earthy
64%
Balsamic
58%
48%
Salty
Aromatic shared
100%
72%
Citrus shared
85%
100%
Amber shared
51%
100%
Woody shared
81%
78%
73%
Marine shared
72%
68%
Fresh Spicy shared
63%
72%
Mossy shared
61%
65%
Earthy shared
52%
64%
58%
48%

Performance

Blu Mare Al Sheik Platinum Edition
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Blu Mare

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its nuclear projection and extreme longevity make it unsuitable for office settings. However, its refreshing marine and spicy notes, despite their intensity, are well-suited for casual and sport usage, especially in warm weather. For dates and formal events, its divisive nature suggests a cautious approach.

Al Sheik Platinum Edition

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its fresh, energetic opening and woody-amber drydown make it versatile for most casual and date settings, though its boldness might be a bit much for some formal or office environments. The aquatic and citrus facets lend themselves well to an active lifestyle.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
82%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Citrus, Woody accords and Sea Water, Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blu Mare
Al Sheik Platinum Edition
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