Histoires de Parfums 2015 EDP

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This Is Not A Blue Bottle

by Gérald Ghislain , Julien Rasquinet

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Histoires de Parfums This Is Not A Blue Bottle is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Gérald Ghislain and Julien Rasquinet. This Is Not A Blue Bottle opens with Orange and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Geranium and Honey, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Patchouli. Histoires de Parfums's This Is Not A Blue Bottle carries an Acquired verdict, a textural-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Clean
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
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This Is Not A Blue Bottle Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Aldehydes57%
Orange43%
Heartas listed
Honey55%
Geranium45%
Baseas listed
Musk42%
Patchouli34%
Amber25%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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.

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