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Blue Agava & Cacao Eau de Parfum bottle Blue Agava & Cacao EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2006 Year 2019
££ Price Tier £
Yardley Gentleman Classic Eau de Parfum bottle Yardley Gentleman Classic EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blue Agava & Cacao EDP
This one's a proper dark horse from Jo Malone, a cult classic often mourned for its scarcity. It's divisive, with some finding it a unique, warm cacao dream and others, a fleeting, almost waxy mess. Expect a cosy, subtly gourmand experience, but be mindful of its legendary disappearing act for some people.
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Our Verdict - Yardley Gentleman Classic EDP
This one is a divisive but budget-friendly throwback. If you're after a mature, masculine scent that harks back to classic barbershops, with surprising longevity for the price, you'll love it. But beware, some find the dry-down a bit 'old socks' or distinctly old-school.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blue Agava & Cacao EDP
Yardley Gentleman Classic EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 100% vs 54%
Only in Yardley Gentleman Classic
Pepper 45%
Only in Blue Agava & Cacao
Orchid 35% Lily 34% Geranium 31%
Only in Yardley Gentleman Classic
Floral 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 15% vs 20%

Accords

Blue Agava & Cacao Yardley Gentleman Classic
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
83%
Cacao
66%
Sweet
55%
Woody
62%
50%
Powdery
61%
Floral
58%
57%
Aromatic
58%
57%
Vanilla
Amber
55%
Fresh
52%
Musky
51%
47%
Cinnamon
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
83%
Sweet shared
66%
55%
62%
Powdery shared
50%
61%
58%
Aromatic shared
57%
58%
57%
55%
52%
51%
47%

Performance

Blue Agava & Cacao Yardley Gentleman Classic
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Blue Agava & Cacao

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its warm, subtle cacao and often limited projection make it perfect for casual and intimate date settings. It's generally too understated for formal events and unsuitable for sport, while its cosy warmth means it's pretty good for the office if you don't overdo it.

Yardley Gentleman Classic

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and 'old school' vibe make it suitable for casual wear or cooler evenings. While some might find it too traditional for modern formal events or too strong for the office, its warmth suits close encounters like a date.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, sweet, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blue Agava & Cacao EDP
Yardley Gentleman Classic EDP
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