Malbec Ultra Bleu
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 1997 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
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Which Should You Buy?
This one is a divisive 'love it or hate it' affair. Malbec Ultra Bleu is a fresh, aquatic scent with a surprising depth, but that signature aquozone note isn't for everyone. Test before you buy, but for many it's a solid, compliment-getting daily driver.
This budget-friendly aquatic woody fragrance is a fresh, clean scent that punches well above its weight, with many proclaiming it a dead ringer for Chanel's Platinum Egoiste. Don't expect huge performance, but for the price, it's a solid, inoffensive daily reach.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 10% |
| Floral | 5% | 5% |
| Fruity | 8% | 1% |
| Green | 11% | 15% |
| Sweet | 10% | 9% |
| Warm | 7% | 6% |
| Woody | 23% | 31% |
| Earthy | 13% | 11% |
| Animalic | 8% | 7% |
| Fresh | 27% | 26% |
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Heart Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and marine accords make it ideal for casual wear and sport, while its solid projection and sophisticated dry-down lend it well to office and date settings. The strong aquatic character and robust performance might be a bit much for very formal events, pulling that score down.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, akin to a 'shower gel' scent. While some reviewers call it a good gym scent, its lighter performance limits its suitability for formal events or a romantic date.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Woody, Lavender accords and Lavender, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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