Fragrances inspired by Blu Mediterraneo Fico di Amalfi Eau de Toilette

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Blu Mediterraneo Fico di Amalfi
ScentArt fingerprint for Cool Carica
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Lemon, Bergamot, Citron

The main difference

Adds nectar, drops fig

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Pink Pepper

The main difference

Adds benzoin and citron

Our verdict

The difference between Fico di Amalfi and Aldi Indigo comes down to depth versus daily utility.

What they share

Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar

The main difference

Adds benzoin and citron, drops citrus and herbal

Choose Indigo when

You need an affordable, everyday scent for casual office use.

What they share

Shares 5 of its 17 notes, including Lemon, Pink Pepper, Benzoin

The main difference

Adds amber and blackcurrant, drops bergamot and citron

What they share

Shares 3 of its 11 notes, including Bergamot, Fig, Cedar

The main difference

Adds carrot seeds and cashmeran, drops benzoin and citron

What they share

Shares 2 of its 15 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar

The main difference

Adds ambroxan and apple, drops benzoin and citron

What they share

Shares 4 of its 13 notes, including Bergamot, Fig, Pink Pepper

The main difference

Adds amber and juniper, drops benzoin and citron

What they share

Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Lemon, Fig, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds juniper and mandarin, drops benzoin and bergamot

Scent profile

Blu Mediterraneo Fico di Amalfi EDT the original Cool Carica EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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