So Blue Eau de Parfum vs Arethusa Extrait

So Blue

Edp	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	2014
££	Price Tier	££

Arethusa

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - So Blue Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some reckon it's a classy aquatic rose, a clean shampoo-esque scent. Others write it off as overly sweet, too feminine for a bloke, or just a bit boring. It's truly a 'love it or hate it' affair, often sparking arguments in online forums about its gender suitability.

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Our Verdict - Arethusa Extrait

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some reckon it's a juicy, seaside dream, a unique blend of fruit and marine. Others? A synthetic, screechy mess that doesn't know what it wants to be. Definitely try before you buy, it's divisive, to say the least.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	10%
Floral	17%	20%
Fruity	10%	13%
Green	4%	10%
Sweet	21%	18%
Warm	9%	12%
Woody	11%	8%
Earthy	14%	12%
Animalic	8%	6%
Fresh	22%	19%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

So Blue EdP

Arethusa Extrait

Notes

Only in So Blue Eau de Parfum

Fruity 30% Mandarin 19% Lemon 18% Bergamot 18% Pepper 16%

Only in Arethusa Extrait

Fig 17% Plum 16% Sage 15% Ginger 14% Grapefruit 14% Orange 12% Sandalwood 12%

Shared Notes

Rose 31% vs 14%

Only in So Blue Eau de Parfum

Sea Water 31% Violet 21% Patchouli 17%

Only in Arethusa Extrait

Pomegranate 22% Heather 17% Saffron 16% Jasmine 16% Orange Blossom 15%

Only in So Blue Eau de Parfum

Musk 27% Amber 19% Vanilla 19% Sandalwood 18% Oakmoss 17%

Only in Arethusa Extrait

Sea Water 14% Salt 13% Vetiver 10% Mineral 10% White Oleander 9% Leather 9% Labdanum 9% Patchouli 9% Broom 9% Styrax 7%

Accords

So Blue Eau de Parfum Arethusa Extrait

100%

Citrus

73%

93%

Fruity

100%

68%

Woody

96%

91%

Powdery

91%

Rose

89%

Marine

75%

82%

Aromatic

87%

70%

Sweet

86%

73%

Musky

Salty

67%

Fresh Spicy

66%

60%

Floral

58%

White Floral

52%

Citrus shared

100%

73%

Fruity shared

93%

100%

Woody shared

68%

96%

Powdery

91%

Rose

91%

Marine shared

89%

75%

Aromatic shared

82%

87%

Sweet shared

70%

86%

Musky

73%

Salty

67%

Fresh Spicy

66%

Floral shared

60%

58%

White Floral

52%

Performance

So Blue Eau de Parfum Arethusa Extrait

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

So Blue Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean, and often described as 'shampoo-like' nature makes it ideal for casual wear and the office. While some find its performance strong, many report moderate sillage which is perfect for everyday situations. The sweet and floral notes make it less suited for formal events.

Arethusa Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its beastly performance means it can easily overwhelm in the office, making it better suited for more relaxed or outdoor settings. The marine and fruity accords lend themselves well to casual and sport, though the underlying leather and florals elevate it enough for a date.