BLV II Eau de Parfum bottle BLV II
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2009 Year 2010
££ Price Tier ££
Nirmal Eau de Parfum bottle Nirmal

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - BLV II Eau de Parfum
BLV II is a confusing blend - a delicate, clean scent that utterly lacks presence, frustrating many who love its unique character but are let down by its vanishing act. A whisper in a world of shouts.
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Our Verdict - Nirmal Eau de Parfum
This is a Marmite scent - some folk rave about its unique powdery iris and violet blend with that cheeky carrot twist, others find it boring and unremarkable. Don't blind buy, sample first.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4% 0%
Floral 20% 23%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 4% 20%
Sweet 28% 26%
Warm 14% 9%
Woody 15% 16%
Earthy 22% 22%
Animalic 6% 2%
Fresh 9% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
BLV II EdP
Nirmal EdP

Notes

Only in Nirmal Eau de Parfum
Carrot 100%
Shared Notes
Iris 41% vs 49%
Only in BLV II Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 29% Vetiver 29%
Only in Nirmal Eau de Parfum
Violet 50%
Shared Notes
Amber 14% vs 31%

Accords

BLV II Eau de Parfum Nirmal Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
100%
79%
Soft Spicy
52%
76%
Violet Floral
76%
65%
Anis
56%
Woody
65%
64%
Amber
46%
60%
Floral
45%
52%
Iris
60%
50%
Musky
50%
Earthy
49%
Powdery shared
100%
100%
Soft Spicy shared
79%
52%
Violet Floral shared
76%
76%
65%
Woody shared
56%
65%
Amber shared
64%
46%
Floral shared
60%
45%
Iris shared
52%
60%
50%
Earthy shared
50%
49%

Performance

BLV II Eau de Parfum Nirmal Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

BLV II Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual

Its clean, airy, and subtle nature makes it highly suitable for the office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. However, its often-criticised weak longevity and projection hold it back from being ideal for dates or formal events where more presence is typically desired.

Nirmal 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:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and clean, powdery character make it suitable for office wear, as it won't overpower. While lovely for a casual outing, its subtle nature might get lost in a loud formal setting, and it's certainly not built for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
83%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
78%
Accord
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Violet Floral, Woody accords and Amber, Iris notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

BLV II Eau de Parfum
Nirmal Eau de Parfum
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