Shades Blue
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Oslo
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Shades Blue
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Oslo
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Shades Blue Eau de Parfum
This budget-friendly 'blue' scent is either a beastly bargain or a cheap, synthetic miss. Performance is a total lottery, so you might get a gem or you might get air freshener. Buy at your own risk - some love it, some regret it.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Oslo Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Creed Viking (2017) - bergamot, rose and vetiver translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 24% | 70% |
| Floral | 0% | 25% |
| Fruity | 2% | 20% |
| Green | 13% | 30% |
| Sweet | 6% | 20% |
| Warm | 23% | 50% |
| Woody | 26% | 65% |
| Earthy | 11% | 35% |
| Animalic | 0% | 10% |
| Fresh | 27% | 80% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Shades Blue
EdP
Oslo
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Notes
Shades Blue Eau de Parfum
Oslo Eau de Parfum
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Shades Blue Eau de Parfum
Oslo Eau de Parfum
Performance
Shades Blue Eau de Parfum
Oslo Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Shades Blue Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.
Occasions
Best For:
Casual
Sport
Also Works:
Office
Date
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it suitable for office wear, though varied performance means some might find it too fleeting. It's a casual scent by nature, described by some as an everyday go-to, and its potential for a strong opening makes it less ideal for formal settings.
Oslo Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter
Pepper-mint-vetiver versatile across seasons.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Office, date, casual.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
88%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
83%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities
Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Citrus accords and Bergamot, Lemon notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Shades Blue Eau de Parfum
Oslo Eau de Parfum
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