L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette vs Clémentine California Eau de Parfum

L' Bleue d'Issey

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2004	Year	2016
££	Price Tier	££

Clémentine California

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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.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Clémentine California Eau de Parfum

A truly gorgeous, photo-realistic clementine opener that is universally adored. If only that vibrant top note stuck around, this would be a year-round staple. As it stands, it's a fleeting summer dream, perfect for an instant pick-me-up - just be prepared to reapply often.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	19%	19%
Floral	7%	2%
Fruity	3%	4%
Green	18%	20%
Sweet	11%	12%
Warm	13%	19%
Woody	25%	29%
Earthy	14%	6%
Animalic	1%	0%
Fresh	23%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

L' Bleue d'Issey EdT

Clémentine California EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Mandarin 17% vs 34%

Only in L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette

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

Only in Clémentine California Eau de Parfum

Clementine 40% Juniper 26%

Shared Notes

Star Anise 9% vs 31%

Only in L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette

Cypress 19% Juniper 16% Ginger 13% Lavender 12% Pink Pepper 12% Rose 9% Nasturtium 9%

Only in Clémentine California Eau de Parfum

Basil 39% Pepper 30%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 18% vs 30%

Only in L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette

Cedar 22% Patchouli 21% Oakmoss 20% Amber 18%

Only in Clémentine California Eau de Parfum

Cypress 37% Vetiver 32%

Accords

L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette Clémentine California Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

70%

60%

Citrus

100%

97%

Aromatic

78%

88%

Fresh Spicy

70%

Sweet

49%

Green

48%

Fruity

46%

40%

Earthy

Woody shared

100%

70%

Citrus shared

60%

100%

Aromatic shared

97%

78%

Fresh Spicy shared

88%

70%

Sweet

49%

Green

48%

Fruity

46%

Earthy

40%

Performance

L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette Clémentine California 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.

Clémentine California Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Its luminous, clean profile and notoriously poor longevity make it perfectly suited for casual wear or the office, where subtlety is key. It's too ephemeral and light for formal events and lacks the depth for a serious date night, but perfect for a quick, refreshing lift before or after sport.