L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette vs Rocabar Eau de Parfum

L' Bleue d'Issey

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2004	Year	1998
££	Price Tier	££

Rocabar

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette

A truly polarising scent; some call it a masterpiece, others a disaster. Expect a unique, raw interpretation of nature, not a crowd-pleaser. Not truly 'blue' despite the bottle, so don't expect a typical freshie.

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Our Verdict - Rocabar Eau de Parfum

Rocabar is a true classic, an understated woody masterpiece with a deep, calming warmth. While some debate its newer formulation's strength, the original's elegance is undeniable, projecting timeless sophistication that feels both unique and universally appealing.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	19%	10%
Floral	7%	8%
Fruity	3%	0%
Green	18%	14%
Sweet	11%	13%
Warm	13%	17%
Woody	25%	35%
Earthy	14%	14%
Animalic	1%	0%
Fresh	23%	21%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

L' Bleue d'Issey EdT

Rocabar EdP

Notes

Only in L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette

Rosemary 29% Lime 21% Orange 17% Mandarin 17% Lemongrass 16%

Only in Rocabar Eau de Parfum

Cedar 25% Juniper 24% Coriander 22% Lemon 15% Bergamot 14%

Shared Notes

Cypress 18% vs 27%

Only in L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette

Juniper 16% Ginger 13% Lavender 12% Pink Pepper 12% Star Anise 10% Rose 9% Nasturtium 9%

Only in Rocabar Eau de Parfum

Cedar 24% Cardamom 19% Carnation 15% Violet 15%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 20% vs 15%

Oakmoss 20% vs 16%

Only in L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette

Cedar 22% Sandalwood 19% Amber 18%

Only in Rocabar Eau de Parfum

Fir Resin 26% Benzoin 25% Vanilla 17%

Accords

L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette Rocabar Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

97%

Aromatic

97%

88%

Fresh Spicy

67%

Warm Spicy

63%

60%

Citrus

46%

Amber

48%

Vanilla

48%

Fresh

46%

40%

Earthy

Woody shared

100%

Aromatic shared

97%

Fresh Spicy shared

88%

67%

Warm Spicy

63%

Citrus shared

60%

46%

Amber

48%

Vanilla

48%

Fresh

46%

Earthy

40%

Performance

L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette Rocabar Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Date Sport

Its potent herbal and woody character, combined with reports of strong projection and long-lasting performance (for some), makes it less suitable for restricted office environments. However, its unique natural forest scent and versatility across seasons mean it fits well for casual outings, some date scenarios, and even certain formal settings where a distinctive aura is desired.

Rocabar Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its moderate sillage and refined woody-aromatic profile make it highly versatile for office and casual wear, while its understated elegance suits a date or less formal events. The woody notes lend themselves nicely to outdoor casual activities, but its lack of projection and freshness makes it unsuitable for active sports.