Sel Marin Eau de Parfum bottle Sel Marin
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- Year 2024
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Blu Mare Eau de Parfum bottle Blu Mare

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Sel Marin
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Blu Mare
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sel Marin
This one's a marine masterpiece that will divide opinion, but if you're chasing that authentic sea air and salty skin vibe, Sel Marin delivers. Just don't expect it to stick around all day, sadly.
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Our Verdict - Blu Mare
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Blu Mare is a beast - a marine-woody powerhouse that some find exhilaratingly fresh and unique, while others are utterly repulsed by its sheer force and challenging notes. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19% 21%
Floral 2% 3%
Fruity 1% 3%
Green 13% 12%
Sweet 1% 2%
Warm 2% 6%
Woody 13% 16%
Earthy 16% 20%
Animalic 18% 10%
Fresh 37% 37%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sel Marin EdP
Blu Mare EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 37% vs 23%
Bergamot 32% vs 27%
Only in Sel Marin
Green 30%
Shared Notes
Sea Water 29% vs 48%

Accords

Sel Marin Blu Mare
100%
Marine
72%
71%
Aromatic
100%
65%
Citrus
85%
Woody
81%
66%
Salty
48%
Mossy
61%
58%
Aquatic
Earthy
52%
Amber
51%
Marine shared
100%
72%
Aromatic shared
71%
100%
Citrus shared
65%
85%
81%
Salty shared
66%
48%
61%
58%
52%
51%

Performance

Sel Marin Blu Mare
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sel Marin

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, airy, and low-sillage nature makes it perfect for casual wear and surprisingly suitable for office settings, as it’s for personal enjoyment rather than announcing itself. While elegant, it's not quite formal, and its aquatic nature makes it a natural fit for sport.

Blu Mare

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its nuclear projection and extreme longevity make it unsuitable for office settings. However, its refreshing marine and spicy notes, despite their intensity, are well-suited for casual and sport usage, especially in warm weather. For dates and formal events, its divisive nature suggests a cautious approach.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
84%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Citrus, Marine accords and Sea Water, Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sel Marin
Blu Mare
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