Blockade
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2020 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Burning Desire
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.
Don't let the name fool you - there's less burning desire and more sparkling charm here. It's a bright, sophisticated, and utterly delightful citrus-rose, perfect for those who crave a fresh everyday scent, but perhaps too tame for those seeking something truly fiery.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 19% |
| Floral | 13% | 22% |
| Fruity | 19% | 15% |
| Green | 11% | 3% |
| Sweet | 15% | 18% |
| Warm | 12% | 12% |
| Woody | 3% | 2% |
| Earthy | 5% | 0% |
| Animalic | 25% | 25% |
| Fresh | 18% | 18% |
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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 warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage makes it highly appropriate for office and casual settings. While it boasts a sophisticated elegance, its lightness might be overshadowed in very formal evening events or highly intimate dates. It's too refined for active sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Floral, Fresh Spicy accords and Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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