Jimmy Choo Man Blue Eau de Toilette vs Bois et Cuir Eau de Parfum

Jimmy Choo Man Blue

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2018	Year	2015
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Jimmy Choo Man Blue

Jimmy Choo Man Blue is a mass-appealing 'blue' scent that suffers from a severe identity crisis. It's pleasant and fresh, but utterly unmemorable, making it a safe blind buy for beginners but a skip for anyone after something with character or staying power.

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Our Verdict - Bois et Cuir

Bois et Cuir is a fresh take on a familiar masculine-leaning DNA, often compared to Aventus but with its own smooth, leathery-woody twist. It’s a versatile crowd-pleaser for those who enjoy popular fragrances, delivering an elegant yet modern feel despite some feeling it falls short on uniqueness or longevity.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	6%	12%
Floral	6%	12%
Fruity	9%	7%
Green	14%	17%
Sweet	17%	16%
Warm	12%	6%
Woody	20%	18%
Earthy	13%	12%
Animalic	12%	9%
Fresh	19%	24%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Shared Notes

Clary Sage 22% vs 15%

Bergamot 20% vs 18%

Only in Jimmy Choo Man Blue

Lavender 32% Pepper 25%

Only in Bois et Cuir

Grapefruit 23% Apple 22% Ivy 21%

Only in Jimmy Choo Man Blue

Ambergris 26% Leather 23% Cypress 17% Apple 17% Pineapple 16%

Only in Bois et Cuir

Lavender 22% Cedar 21% Cyclamen 16% Patchouli 14% Amber 14% Jasmine 13%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 36% vs 15%

Sandalwood 25% vs 15%

Only in Jimmy Choo Man Blue

Vetiver 19% Patchouli 19%

Only in Bois et Cuir

Leather 16% Fir Resin 15% Oakmoss 14% Musk 13% Tonka Bean 12%

Accords

Jimmy Choo Man Blue Bois et Cuir

100%

Aromatic

83%

91%

Woody

100%

90%

Fresh Spicy

76%

Citrus

83%

Fresh

75%

74%

Vanilla

58%

72%

Lavender

Green

66%

64%

Animalic

63%

Amber

58%

Powdery

61%

60%

Leather

54%

58%

Warm Spicy

Fruity

56%

Aromatic shared

100%

83%

Woody shared

91%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

90%

76%

Citrus

83%

Fresh

75%

Vanilla shared

74%

58%

Lavender

72%

Green

66%

Animalic

64%

Amber

63%

Powdery shared

58%

61%

Leather shared

60%

54%

Warm Spicy

58%

Fruity

56%

Performance

Jimmy Choo Man Blue Bois et Cuir

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Jimmy Choo Man Blue

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, inoffensive profile makes it suitable for the office or casual wear. However, its weak projection and longevity mean it won't stand out for dates or formal events, though it's light enough for sports.

Bois et Cuir

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for most occasions, especially casual and office settings where it won't overpower. The subtle leather and woody drydown elevates it enough for dates or less formal professional events. Some reviews suggest moderate to weak performance, which keeps it versatile rather than strictly an evening-out fragrance.