Blue de Chance Eau de Parfum bottle Blue de Chance
Edp Concentration Edp
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2022 Year 2022
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Historic Olmeda Eau de Parfum bottle Historic Olmeda

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blue de Chance
Skip this one. Despite the promise of a well-known original, Blue de Chance is a deeply disappointing blue fragrance. It's aggressively synthetic, smells cheap, and performs terribly. There are far better, and frankly cheaper, alternatives out there. A resounding no from us.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Historic Olmeda
This blue fragrance blends the best of its designer inspirations into one impressive, mass-appealing scent. It's a fantastic value, offering a familiar yet refined profile that's an easy grab for nearly any situation. Definitely a crowd-pleaser.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 21% 17%
Floral 11% 10%
Fruity 3% 9%
Green 6% 8%
Sweet 11% 11%
Warm 24% 20%
Woody 16% 17%
Earthy 9% 8%
Animalic 7% 15%
Fresh 24% 23%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blue de Chance EdP
Historic Olmeda EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 31% vs 27%
Pink Pepper 15% vs 27%
Only in Blue de Chance
Lemon 32% Mint 21%
Only in Historic Olmeda
Juniper 25% Cardamom 20%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 32% vs 19%
Nutmeg 29% vs 24%
Only in Blue de Chance
Ginger 38%
Only in Historic Olmeda
Bergamot 29% Cedar 27%
Shared Notes
Musk 18% vs 24%
Patchouli 12% vs 17%

Accords

Blue de Chance Historic Olmeda
100%
Citrus
89%
72%
Fresh Spicy
100%
69%
Aromatic
84%
77%
Woody
82%
56%
Amber
69%
61%
Musky
65%
49%
Warm Spicy
58%
Animalic
58%
55%
Powdery
52%
49%
Green
47%
Balsamic
Citrus shared
100%
89%
Fresh Spicy shared
72%
100%
Aromatic shared
69%
84%
Woody shared
77%
82%
Amber shared
56%
69%
Musky shared
61%
65%
Warm Spicy shared
49%
58%
58%
Powdery shared
55%
52%
49%
47%

Performance

Blue de Chance Historic Olmeda
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Blue de Chance

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

No strong occasion fit

Given the poor longevity and generally synthetic, unpleasant smell reported by many, this isn't suitable for most occasions. While 'blue' fragrances typically offer versatility, this particular scent's execution limits its wearability to very casual, non-committal settings where it might quickly fade or be unnoticed.

Historic Olmeda

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, mass-appealing profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and the office, with many reviewers highlighting its suitability for daily use. While good performance supports its use for dates and some formal events, its 'blue' DNA is a bit too common for truly high-end formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
87%
Accord
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Jasmine, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blue de Chance
Historic Olmeda
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