Blockade
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2010 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Fluo
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Blockade promises a zingy mango twist on the ubiquitous Aventus DNA, and it mostly delivers, at least for the first hour. It's a crowd-pleaser, but prepare for serious sticker shock and divisive opinions on its staying power.
A divisive one, this. For some, Fluo delivers a delightful, tangy fruit cocktail that's perfect for summer. For others, it's a bland, fleeting disappointment, a 'passable' blind buy that doesn't quite live up to its fruity promise.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 18% |
| Floral | 13% | 19% |
| Fruity | 19% | 24% |
| Green | 11% | 3% |
| Sweet | 15% | 20% |
| Warm | 12% | 1% |
| Woody | 3% | 1% |
| Earthy | 5% | 0% |
| Animalic | 25% | 25% |
| Fresh | 18% | 26% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, fruity, and aromatic profile, coupled with a moderate sillage, makes it suitable for casual and date settings, with many reviewers calling it a 'compliment getter'. The occasional mention of an 'Aventus-like' character means it can work in an office, but its tropical leanings might be too much for strictly formal events.
Seasons
A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.
Occasions
Given its fresh, light, and fruity profile with poor longevity, Fluo is best suited for casual wear, especially in warm weather, and even sports. It's too delicate for formal events and might disappear too quickly for a date night, though its inoffensive nature makes it passable for the office.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Tropical, Fruity, Floral accords
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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