L' Bleue d'Issey Eau de Toilette vs Ginepro Nero Eau de Parfum

L' Bleue d'Issey

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

Ginepro Nero

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L' Bleue d'Issey

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 - Ginepro Nero

This is a fresh, woody aromatic that frequently draws comparisons to Terre d'Hermes, though it certainly holds its own. It's a fantastic everyday scent that's often described as a 'guilty pleasure' due to its quality-for-price ratio and undeniable appeal.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	19%	22%
Floral	7%	4%
Fruity	3%	4%
Green	18%	12%
Sweet	11%	7%
Warm	13%	11%
Woody	25%	32%
Earthy	14%	20%
Animalic	1%	0%
Fresh	23%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

L' Bleue d'Issey EdT

Ginepro Nero EdP

Notes

Only in L' Bleue d'Issey

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

Only in Ginepro Nero

Bitter Orange 30% Elemi 25% Grapefruit 23% Bergamot 23%

Shared Notes

Juniper 15% vs 42%

Pink Pepper 11% vs 25%

Only in L' Bleue d'Issey

Cypress 19% Ginger 13% Lavender 12% Star Anise 10% Rose 9% Nasturtium 9%

Only in Ginepro Nero

Cedar 31%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 20% vs 19%

Oakmoss 20% vs 26%

Only in L' Bleue d'Issey

Cedar 22% Sandalwood 19% Amber 18%

Only in Ginepro Nero

Vetiver 32% Benzoin 22%

Accords

L' Bleue d'Issey Ginepro Nero

100%

Woody

93%

97%

Aromatic

100%

88%

Fresh Spicy

68%

60%

Citrus

77%

40%

Earthy

58%

Mossy

46%

Woody shared

100%

93%

Aromatic shared

97%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

88%

68%

Citrus shared

60%

77%

Earthy shared

40%

58%

Mossy

46%

Performance

L' Bleue d'Issey Ginepro Nero

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L' Bleue d'Issey

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.

Ginepro Nero

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, woody, and aromatic profile makes it ideal for everyday wear, particularly casual outings. The moderate sillage and versatile character also suit an office environment, but it might be too understated for formal events and only occasionally mentioned for dates.