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Cuir Béluga Eau de Parfum bottle Cuir Béluga EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2005 Year 2015
££££ Price Tier ££
This Is Not A Blue Bottle Eau de Parfum bottle This Is Not A Blue Bottle EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cuir Béluga EDP
Cuir Béluga is a smooth, sophisticated vanilla suede that's garnered a devoted following. While some find its aldehydes a touch vintage or even "play-doh" like, the majority praise its elegant comfort. It's not a loud scent, but its quiet luxury is utterly captivating.
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Our Verdict - This Is Not A Blue Bottle EDP
This one's a proper head-scratcher. A love-it-or-hate-it enigma with a split personality - fresh and clean for some, a synthetic nightmare for others. Definitely test before you buy a full bottle.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cuir Béluga EDP
This Is Not A Blue Bottle EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 46% vs 57%
Only in Cuir Béluga
Tangerine 53%
Only in This Is Not A Blue Bottle
Orange 43%
Only in This Is Not A Blue Bottle
Honey 55% Geranium 45%
Shared Notes
Amber 20% vs 24%
Only in This Is Not A Blue Bottle
Musk 42% Patchouli 34%

Accords

Cuir Béluga This Is Not A Blue Bottle
100%
Vanilla
Aldehydic
100%
48%
Musky
84%
82%
Powdery
64%
Citrus
78%
Patchouli
73%
57%
Sweet
71%
Honey
71%
Fresh
69%
51%
Amber
60%
58%
Leather
48%
Herbal
45%
Almond
100%
100%
Musky shared
48%
84%
Powdery shared
82%
64%
78%
73%
Sweet shared
57%
71%
71%
69%
Amber shared
51%
60%
58%
48%
45%

Performance

Cuir Béluga This Is Not A Blue Bottle
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Cuir Béluga

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its intimate sillage makes it suitable for office wear without being intrusive, while its luxurious and sensual character makes it perfect for date nights and formal events. It's a comforting yet elegant choice for casual wear in cooler weather, but definitively not for sport due to its rich, vanilla-suede profile.

This Is Not A Blue Bottle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and unique character make it a bit much for the office. However, its freshness and intriguing development mean it could work well for casual outings and even a daring date, but it's not a classic choice for formal events or sports.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
65%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, sweet, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cuir Béluga EDP
This Is Not A Blue Bottle EDP
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