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Velvet Iris Eau de Parfum bottle Velvet Iris EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender U
2021 Year 2026
££££ Price Tier ££
Bleu de Bleu Eau de Toilette bottle Bleu de Bleu EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Velvet Iris EDP
A truly polarising scent, Velvet Iris is either a masterclass in niche perfumery with its compelling dark iris and woody accords, or a bafflingly weak scent for the price. Love it or hate it, just don't expect it to last.
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Our Verdict - Bleu de Bleu EDT
Skip this one. Despite the intriguing note breakdown, the consensus points to a disappointing rehashing of existing fragrances, lacking originality and value for money. There's not much here to get excited about.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Velvet Iris EDP
Bleu de Bleu EDT

Notes

Accords

Velvet Iris Bleu de Bleu
100%
Woody
82%
58%
Fruity
100%
86%
Powdery
35%
73%
Sweet
47%
71%
Iris
69%
Aromatic
37%
Amber
58%
57%
Citrus
56%
Chocolate
55%
Earthy
Musky
36%
Tropical
35%
Woody shared
100%
82%
Fruity shared
58%
100%
Powdery shared
86%
35%
Sweet shared
73%
47%
71%
Aromatic shared
69%
37%
58%
57%
56%
55%
36%
35%

Performance

Velvet Iris Bleu de Bleu
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Velvet Iris

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Its subtle projection and short longevity make it suitable for close-quarters like office or dinner dates, where a powerful scent isn't ideal. The unique woody and powdery accords lend themselves well to both casual and slightly more formal settings, though its poor performance limits its impact.

Bleu de Bleu

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

The somewhat muddled and potentially smoky character makes it less suitable for professional or sporty settings. It leans more towards casual or date wear, but its perceived lack of originality limits its versatility.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, powdery, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Velvet Iris EDP
Bleu de Bleu EDT
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