Blu Mare Eau de Parfum bottle Blu Mare
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2024 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Fighting Temptation Eau de Parfum bottle Fighting Temptation

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blu Mare
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Blu Mare is a beast - a marine-woody powerhouse that some find exhilaratingly fresh and unique, while others are utterly repulsed by its sheer force and challenging notes. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Fighting Temptation
This is a clean, fresh, and uplifting scent that punches above its weight for the price. While some find its performance a bit shy, it's generally considered a fantastic 'hidden gem' for daily wear, evoking images of coastal villas and sun-drenched citrus groves.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 21% 29%
Floral 3% 11%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 12% 7%
Sweet 2% 6%
Warm 6% 5%
Woody 16% 14%
Earthy 20% 17%
Animalic 10% 4%
Fresh 37% 34%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blu Mare EdP
Fighting Temptation EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 27% vs 21%
Lemon 23% vs 20%
Only in Fighting Temptation
Lime 35% Mandarin 23%
Shared Notes
Sea Water 48% vs 36%
Only in Blu Mare
Cypress 52%
Only in Fighting Temptation
Freesia 40% Coriander 23%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 56% vs 25%
Only in Blu Mare
Ambergris 44%
Only in Fighting Temptation
Cedar 31% Patchouli 24% Musk 19%

Accords

Blu Mare Fighting Temptation
100%
Aromatic
66%
85%
Citrus
100%
81%
Woody
67%
72%
Marine
52%
61%
Mossy
46%
Floral
58%
52%
Earthy
47%
51%
Amber
48%
Salty
Patchouli
44%
Aromatic shared
100%
66%
Citrus shared
85%
100%
Woody shared
81%
67%
Marine shared
72%
52%
Mossy shared
61%
46%
58%
Earthy shared
52%
47%
51%
48%
44%

Performance

Blu Mare Fighting Temptation
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Blu Mare

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its nuclear projection and extreme longevity make it unsuitable for office settings. However, its refreshing marine and spicy notes, despite their intensity, are well-suited for casual and sport usage, especially in warm weather. For dates and formal events, its divisive nature suggests a cautious approach.

Fighting Temptation

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for casual and office wear, especially given its lighter performance. The aquatic and citrus notes are also perfectly suited for sport, providing a refreshing lift.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
86%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Citrus, Woody accords and Sea Water, Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blu Mare
Fighting Temptation
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