88%
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Bleu Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Bleu Noir
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2018 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bleu Noir
This one's a smooth operator - a clean, musky, woody scent that's a crowd-pleaser for many, though its performance can be a bit of a lottery. Expect a 'blue' vibe without the usual aquatic notes; it's a versatile choice that's often compared to designer faves, yet manages to carve out its own niche.
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Our Verdict - Paper
This one's a wild card, isn't it? Commodity Paper- is the 'your skin but better' scent that sparks both adoration and utter confusion. Some find it a clean, comforting embrace, others pick up straight-up hand sanitiser or the sterile zing of a fresh printer ream. If you're anosmic to Iso E Super, you'll be missing the party.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 3% 1%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 4% 2%
Sweet 11% 17%
Warm 9% 19%
Woody 47% 53%
Earthy 19% 21%
Animalic 25% 11%
Fresh 7% 0%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bleu Noir EdP
Paper EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 14% vs 100%

Accords

Bleu Noir Paper
100%
Woody
100%
77%
Musky
58%
50%
Amber
66%
62%
Powdery
40%
54%
Aromatic
48%
Earthy
Animalic
39%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Musky shared
77%
58%
Amber shared
50%
66%
Powdery shared
62%
40%
54%
48%
39%

Performance

Bleu Noir Paper
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Bleu Noir

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

Bleu Noir's clean, non-offensive woody-musk profile makes it ideal for the office. Its moderate projection and longevity mean it won't be overwhelming, while its versatile nature and 'fresh out of the shower' vibe are well-suited for casual wear and even the gym.

Paper

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, non-offensive profile make it perfect for the office or casual daily wear, where it enhances your natural scent subtly. While some find it sexy for a date, its lack of strong projection makes it less ideal for formal events where a more impactful scent might be preferred. It also fares well as a gym scent, mixing pleasantly with skin chemistry.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
91%
Notes
88%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Musky, Powdery accords and Amber, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bleu Noir
Paper
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