Histoires de Parfums 2015 Edp

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This Is Not A Blue Bottle

by Gérald Ghislain , Julien Rasquinet

Histoires de Parfums This Is Not A Blue Bottle is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Gérald Ghislain and Julien Rasquinet. The fragrance opens with Aldehydes and Orange, settles into a heart of Honey and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Musk, and Amber.

Our verdict on This Is Not A Blue Bottle: Acquired

This one's a proper head-scratcher. A love-it-or-hate-it enigma with a split personality - fresh and clean for some, a synthetic nightmare for others. Definitely test before you buy a full bottle.
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Clean
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
This Is Not A Blue Bottle Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14%
Floral 19%
Fruity 3%
Green 4%
Sweet 28%
Warm 10%
Woody 7%
Earthy 12%
Animalic 15%
Fresh 22%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and unique character make it a bit much for the office. However, its freshness and intriguing development mean it could work well for casual outings and even a daring date, but it's not a classic choice for formal events or sports.

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About

Opens with a potent, almost metallic blast of aldehydes and bright orange, sharp enough to cut through the noise. This soon transitions into a surprising, honeyed heart, with a unique geranium adding a floral-spicy twist. The base settles into a musky, amber embrace with grounding patchouli, creating a complex, evolving scent profile. It's clean, yet with an industrial, abstract edge.