Classic Blue Eau de Parfum bottle Classic Blue
Edp Concentration Other
U Gender U
2014 Year 2022
£ Price Tier ££££
You're So Vain bottle You're So Vain

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Classic Blue
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You're So Vain
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Classic Blue
This one's a proper budget-friendly freshie, but don't expect it to stick around. Perfect for grabbing when you want a clean scent without breaking the bank, though many find its staying power a bit of a joke.
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Our Verdict - You're So Vain
This one's a divisive Aventus-style scent; some call it a richer, more unique take, while others dismiss it as an overpriced clone. Expect a fruity-green blast that mellows into something woodier, but be prepared for a mixed bag on longevity claims.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 19%
Floral 9% 1%
Fruity 21% 21%
Green 26% 17%
Sweet 13% 14%
Warm 3% 9%
Woody 15% 14%
Earthy 18% 22%
Animalic 1% 0%
Fresh 26% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Classic Blue EdP
You're So Vain

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 25% vs 34%
Only in You're So Vain
Green 33% Lemon 33%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 34% vs 36%
Patchouli 28% vs 33%
Only in Classic Blue
Cashmere Wood 38%
Only in You're So Vain
Nutmeg 30%

Accords

Classic Blue You're So Vain
100%
Fruity
100%
56%
Citrus
98%
75%
Ozonic
73%
Aromatic
55%
58%
Green
69%
68%
Woody
54%
67%
Aquatic
66%
Sweet
62%
Fresh
47%
61%
Fresh Spicy
51%
Mossy
45%
Earthy
45%
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
56%
98%
75%
Aromatic shared
73%
55%
Green shared
58%
69%
Woody shared
68%
54%
67%
66%
Fresh shared
62%
47%
Fresh Spicy shared
61%
51%
45%
45%

Performance

Classic Blue You're So Vain
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Classic Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and sport where you don't want to overpower. Due to its notoriously poor longevity and projection, it's a solid casual choice but won't hold up for dates or formal events where more presence is needed.

You're So Vain

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Sport

Its fresh, fruity, and green character makes it versatile for casual and daytime wear, including the office, though some reports of strong projection could make it less suited for close quarters. While pleasant, its 'clone' reputation and lack of unique flair don't lean heavily towards formal events or romantic dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
83%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Citrus, Green accords and Patchouli, Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Classic Blue
You're So Vain
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