Artisan Blu Eau de Parfum bottle Artisan Blu
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U Gender U
2016 Year 1993
££ Price Tier ££
Insense Eau de Parfum bottle Insense

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Artisan Blu Eau de Parfum
A clean, green, and unapologetically soapy freshie that's either a budget-friendly delight for warm weather or a disappointing scrub for those expecting more complexity. Don't expect beast mode, but do expect a fresh out of the shower vibe.
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Our Verdict - Insense Eau de Parfum
A legendary, ahead-of-its-time floral for men that's sadly long gone. Givenchy Insense is a masterpiece that garnered a cult following for good reason, though it was perhaps too unique for its era. People are still clamouring for its return decades later.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 11%
Floral 21% 28%
Fruity 1% 5%
Green 24% 25%
Sweet 9% 10%
Warm 3% 5%
Woody 20% 22%
Earthy 9% 7%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 22% 36%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Artisan Blu EdP
Insense EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 23% vs 11%
Basil 22% vs 14%
Lavender 18% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Iris 17% vs 26%
Only in Insense Eau de Parfum
Fir Resin 100%

Accords

Artisan Blu Eau de Parfum Insense Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
93%
54%
Fresh
100%
91%
Fresh Spicy
98%
80%
Citrus
80%
Floral
77%
76%
Woody
75%
71%
Green
69%
Aldehydic
71%
Fruity
66%
51%
Herbal
48%
Lavender
Aromatic shared
100%
93%
Fresh shared
54%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
91%
98%
Citrus shared
80%
80%
77%
Woody shared
76%
75%
Green shared
71%
69%
71%
66%
51%
48%

Performance

Artisan Blu Eau de Parfum Insense Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Artisan Blu 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 fresh, clean, and soapy profile makes it ideal for casual wear, the gym, or an office setting where subtlety is key, despite some finding it a bit too mature and lacking in significant projection. It's not a powerhouse, so its versatility leans towards daytime, warm-weather activities.

Insense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its fresh, aromatic, and floral profile makes it quite versatile for casual and date wear, often associated with brighter spring days. While generally suitable for office, its moderate projection means it won't be overpowering. It might be a bit too distinctive for highly formal events, and certainly not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
81%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Lavender, Iris notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Artisan Blu Eau de Parfum
Insense Eau de Parfum
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