Waqar Eau de Parfum bottle Waqar
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- Year 2020
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Canale di Blue Eau de Parfum bottle Canale di Blue

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Waqar
This one's a mixed bag. Those zingy citrus notes up top promise a fresh ride, but some find the dry down a bit of a damp squib. It's not bad, but it might not be the harmonious blend you're hoping for.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Canale di Blue
If looking for a budget-friendly alternative to a certain blue-bottled designer scent, this hits a lot of the right notes. Just don’t expect it to last or project like the original. It's affordable, but ultimately, you get what you pay for.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 14%
Floral 7% 9%
Fruity 4% 2%
Green 6% 8%
Sweet 13% 9%
Warm 23% 21%
Woody 18% 21%
Earthy 10% 12%
Animalic 9% 7%
Fresh 21% 23%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Waqar EdP
Canale di Blue EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 37% vs 22%
Mint 33% vs 38%
Only in Waqar
Mandarin 29%
Only in Canale di Blue
Lemon 19% Pink Pepper 19%
Shared Notes
Cedar 24% vs 10%
Sandalwood 20% vs 11%
Patchouli 18% vs 16%

Accords

Waqar Canale di Blue
100%
Citrus
Amber
100%
67%
Green
98%
87%
Warm Spicy
52%
84%
Woody
52%
67%
Aromatic
78%
44%
Patchouli
61%
Earthy
61%
Balsamic
58%
Smoky
55%
52%
Cinnamon
45%
Animalic
45%
Powdery
100%
100%
Green shared
67%
98%
Warm Spicy shared
87%
52%
Woody shared
84%
52%
Aromatic shared
67%
78%
Patchouli shared
44%
61%
61%
58%
55%
52%
45%
45%

Performance

Waqar Canale di Blue
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Waqar

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

The initial citrus burst makes it versatile for casual wear, but the warm spicy and leather dry down shifts it towards evening or cooler weather. It's too prominent for most office settings, and the lack of a smooth transition makes it less ideal for formal events.

Canale di Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Sport

Its fresh, aromatic character makes it versatile for casual wear and the office, provided the performance claims of being 'average or below average' are accurate, keeping sillage in check. It's less suited for formal events due to its light profile, and while fresh, its lack of significant projection means it won't stand out much on a date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
87%
Accord
51%
Key Similarities

Both share Green, Aromatic, Patchouli accords and Mint, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Waqar
Canale di Blue
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