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Bleu Marine Eau de Parfum bottle Bleu Marine EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
2017 Year 2008
££ Price Tier £££££
XXY Parfum bottle XXY Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bleu Marine EDP
Louis Cardin's Bleu Marine is a decent enough fresh-fruity-woody, but it's ultimately unremarkable and a bit of a misnomer given the name. The performance lets it down.
Acquired
Our Verdict - XXY Parfum
This one's a divisive drop: some hail it as a luxurious, high-quality iris masterpiece, while others dismiss it as overpriced and underperforming. Expect a sophisticated, somewhat distant comfort, but don't expect it to project across the room.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bleu Marine EDP
XXY Parfum

Notes

Accords

Bleu Marine XXY
100%
Woody
100%
54%
Powdery
81%
55%
Citrus
71%
51%
Fresh Spicy
68%
Earthy
64%
Iris
62%
Patchouli
60%
58%
Fresh
Sweet
58%
57%
Fruity
Aromatic
55%
44%
Green
Woody shared
100%
100%
Powdery shared
54%
81%
Citrus shared
55%
71%
Fresh Spicy shared
51%
68%
64%
62%
60%
58%
58%
57%
55%
44%

Performance

Bleu Marine XXY
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Bleu Marine

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, mild character and understated performance make it suitable for casual wear and daily office use, unlikely to offend or overwhelm. The lack of intensity means it struggles to make an impact in formal or romantic settings.

XXY

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its subdued projection makes it suitable for office wear, though it really shines in formal or intimate date settings. The sophisticated, warm character is ill-suited for casual or sporty occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bleu Marine EDP
XXY Parfum
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