Venus of Verbena Eau de Parfum vs This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6 Eau de Parfum

Venus of Verbena

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2023	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	££

This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6

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Venus of Verbena

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This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Venus of Verbena

This one's a proper debate-starter. Some call it a fresh, energetic citrus dream, while others are stuck smelling bathroom cleaner or waxy floral notes. If you love a sharp, clean lemon verbena, you might be onto a winner - but be prepared for its fleeting nature.

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Our Verdict - This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6

This citrus-floral blend is a proper mixed bag. Some reckon it's a stellar, natural-smelling stunner, while others find it a weak, boring, or overly bitter affair. You'll either love how it sparkles or hate its green, sharp edges - definitely try before you buy.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	31%	32%
Floral	21%	25%
Fruity	1%	5%
Green	15%	8%
Sweet	14%	20%
Warm	2%	2%
Woody	8%	8%
Earthy	5%	5%
Animalic	9%	10%
Fresh	27%	24%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Venus of Verbena EdP

This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6 EdP

Notes

Only in Venus of Verbena

Lemon Verbena 41% Lemon 37% Litsea Cubeba 22%

Only in This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6

Yuzu 38% Orange 32% Grapefruit 30%

Shared Notes

Orange Blossom 36% vs 22%

Neroli 34% vs 25%

Only in Venus of Verbena

Clary Sage 29%

Only in This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6

Jasmine 19% Lotus 16% Geranium 16%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 36% vs 35%

Musk 34% vs 36%

Only in Venus of Verbena

Heliotrope 30%

Only in This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6

Vanilla 27%

Accords

Venus of Verbena This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6

100%

Citrus

100%

58%

White Floral

66%

62%

Aromatic

47%

Fresh Spicy

54%

41%

Sweet

48%

Floral

46%

Green

45%

41%

Fresh

Citrus shared

100%

White Floral shared

58%

66%

Aromatic shared

62%

47%

Fresh Spicy

54%

Sweet shared

41%

48%

Floral

46%

Green

45%

Fresh

41%

Performance

Venus of Verbena This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Light

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Venus of Verbena

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and often light projection makes it suitable for office wear and casual outings, though the sharp opening might not be for everyone. Its described 'fading' performance means it's not ideal for dates or formal events where longevity is often preferred, but it's great for refreshing pick-me-ups.

This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6

Seasons

Best For:

Summer

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office

Its fresh, energetic citrus and floral accords make it an excellent pick for casual wear and suitable for office environments where a strong projection is avoided. Although some find it to have strong projection, its general character and average longevity don't lend themselves to formal events or intimate dates.