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Blu Mediterraneo - 753 Eau de Parfum bottle Blu Mediterraneo - 753 EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
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- Year 2006
£ Price Tier ££
Cool Play Eau de Toilette bottle Cool Play EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blu Mediterraneo - 753 EDP
No. 753 chases Acqua di Parma's Blu Mediterraneo Fico di Amalfi and nails the sun-ripened fig opening, but the bergamot brightness fades fast and the cedarwood base sits flatter and thinner than the original's creamy, milky fig-wood finish.
Statement
Our Verdict - Cool Play EDT
Cool Play brings a lively mix of fresh and spicy notes, making it ideal for casual settings and warmer weather.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blu Mediterraneo - 753 EDP
Cool Play EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 60% vs 38%
Pink Pepper 40% vs 28%
Only in Cool Play
Mandarin 33%
Only in Blu Mediterraneo - 753
Fig 100%
Shared Notes
Cedar 100% vs 54%
Only in Cool Play
Sandalwood 45%

Accords

Blu Mediterraneo - 753 Cool Play
80%
Fig
55%
Citrus
80%
45%
Woody
70%
Green
60%
40%
Fresh
Fig
80%
Citrus shared
55%
80%
Woody shared
45%
70%
60%
40%

Performance

Blu Mediterraneo - 753 Cool Play
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Blu Mediterraneo - 753

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A juicy fig-and-citrus composition built for warm weather - it reads fresh and appropriate in spring and summer but too light and short-lived for cold months.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual

Light, breezy and fig-forward, it suits casual daywear and holiday settings far more than office or formal occasions.

Cool Play

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

With its fresh and spicy accords, Cool Play is best suited for cooler spring days and summer evenings, offering a vibrant and lively scent profile.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Cool Play is versatile enough for casual and date settings due to its fresh and spicy nature, but its moderate projection makes it appropriate for office and sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blu Mediterraneo - 753 EDP
Cool Play EDT
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