Admirer
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| M | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2024 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Blue Mai Tai
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau (2019) - the Quentin Bisch and Sonia Constant coconut-tonka EDT that became JPG's modern signature for men, here translated into a tight three-note pyramid of bergamot, coconut, and tonka bean. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime casual and warm-weather wear. PP markets this as a Le Beau Male dupe; we link it to the current canonical Le Beau (2019) which absorbed the line.
This is a seriously divisive one. Some smell an unpolished, synthetic mess of boozy rum and cleaning fluid, while others detect a light, watery Mai Tai. It's a love-or-hate situation, so sample first to avoid a potent hangover or a disappointment.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 65% | 20% |
| Floral | 10% | 2% |
| Fruity | 30% | 9% |
| Green | 10% | 1% |
| Sweet | 85% | 34% |
| Warm | 45% | 15% |
| Woody | 30% | 6% |
| Earthy | 10% | 10% |
| Animalic | 10% | 1% |
| Fresh | 45% | 23% |
Mood
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Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Bergamot opening over a creamy coconut-tonka heart and base sit firmly in warm-weather territory; summer is the strongest fit with spring close behind. Less suited to deep winter where the lactonic coconut can read out of context.
Occasions
A modern masculine sweet-citrus with intimate sillage fits casual and date wear naturally, with office viable. Lacks the gravitas for formal evenings or the energy for sport.
Seasons
A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.
Occasions
Its strong projection and boozy, sweet profile make it unsuitable for office or formal settings. However, its bold character could work for a casual night out or a relaxed date, though its intensity might overwhelm.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Sweet accords
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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